Lab Planner
About The Position
The Lab Planner plans and designs laboratory facilities to support safe, efficient, and effective use of space and resources. The role combines occupancy planning, including long-term supply and demand planning and scenario development, with the technical execution needed for critical laboratory environments. The planner coordinates with laboratory managers and users, Real Estate Workplace Services (REWS), and vendors to provide supply-and-demand scenarios. They ensure planning collateral—including test fits and engineering assessments—is available for hand-off to Project Management (construction) or MAC/Move teams as needed. The position is on-site in Mountain View, California, and does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5–10 years of related experience in interior design, architecture, laboratory and/or space strategy, master planning, facilities management, or project management.
- Proficiency in laboratory space planning, programming, and occupancy strategy.
- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, CAFM systems, and space data management solutions.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
- Intermediate spreadsheet skills, including formulas, data tracking, and pivot tables, and experience using analytics to create and compare space solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
- Organized, client-focused, accountable, and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- A proven record of providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to quickly pivot on project deliverables.
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- A degree major in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- BIM experience.
- Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and laboratory testing or critical environments.
Responsibilities
- Support portfolio migration strategies and manage laboratory initiatives and re-stacks for one or more Product Areas.
- Analyze data to identify trends in laboratory space allocation and usage and find optimization opportunities.
- Create and deliver laboratory planning proposals that outline options, potential outcomes, benefits, and risks.
- Develop layout options for critical laboratory environments, including scenario or block plans, test fits, and adjacency considerations for client approval.
- Collaborate with the Labs Engineering team to assess power and HVAC capacity, confirm technical feasibility for new laboratories and relocations, and align infrastructure capabilities with project requirements.
- Create space and occupancy planning collateral.
- Ensure space planning activities comply with local building codes, fire safety regulations, accessibility standards, KPIs, and client satisfaction targets.
- Develop and maintain planning standards, processes, and templates, and ensure their consistent use.
- Create and maintain project-specific laboratory binders and trackers.
- Conduct meetings, take minutes, and track assigned deliverables.
- Provide timely updates to the laboratory infrastructure database and Adaptive Work records.
- Collaborate with internal and external vendor partners, including Occupancy Planning, MAC/Moves, Delivery, IFM, and Project Managers.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
