Unispace

Senior Associate, Design - Life Sciences

Unispace$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in Life Sciences, laboratory or technical design environments
  • Strong understanding of laboratory planning, programming and design principles
  • Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for lab and workplace environments
  • Experience producing and coordinating construction documentation
  • Proficiency in Revit, CAD, Adobe Suite, and Excel
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary, integrated teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver design packages across projects of varying scale
  • Plan and develop laboratory environments, focusing on programming and layouts
  • Collaborate closely with clients to translate requirements into design solutions
  • Work alongside Design Principals and multidisciplinary teams to implement integrated methodology
  • Produce and coordinate technical design documentation in compliance with standards
  • Support construction administration to maintain design intent through delivery
  • Apply QA/QC processes to ensure design output accuracy, consistency, and quality

Benefits

  • Exposure to the design and construction industry in a global firm
  • Opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture
  • Career growth potential in a collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Why you're here

You're an experienced and confident Life Sciences designer ready to take the next step-owning key design packages, contributing to client relationships, and helping shape high-quality, technically complex environments.

You bring strong lab planning expertise, thrive in integrated teams, and are passionate about delivering innovative, functional design solutions that meet both client and regulatory requirements.
What you're responsible for
  • Lead and deliver design packages across projects of varying scale, supporting end-to-end project execution
  • Plan and develop laboratory environments, including programming, layouts and technical coordination
  • Collaborate closely with clients to understand requirements and translate them into effective design solutions
  • Work in partnership with Design Principals and multidisciplinary teams to deliver Unispace's integrated methodology
  • Produce and coordinate technical design documentation, ensuring alignment with building codes and regulatory standards
  • Support construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through delivery
  • Apply QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality across all design outputs
  • Coordinate with consultants, engineers and delivery teams to resolve technical challenges and drive project outcomes
  • Develop and present design concepts clearly and confidently to clients and stakeholders
  • Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement
How we'll measure it
  • Delivery of high-quality, compliant and innovative design solutions
  • Accuracy and coordination of construction documentation
  • Effective collaboration across design, planning and delivery teams
  • Positive client feedback and contribution to strong client relationships
  • Ability to independently manage design scopes and support project delivery
  • Consistent application of QA/QC standards
  • Contribution to team culture, knowledge sharing and design excellence
Your experience & skills
  • 5-8 years of experience in Life Sciences, laboratory or technical design environments
  • Strong understanding of laboratory planning, programming and design principles
  • Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for lab and workplace environments
  • Experience producing and coordinating construction documentation
  • Proficiency in Revit and other design tools (CAD, Adobe Suite, Excel)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary, integrated teams
  • Experience contributing to client presentations and design storytelling
  • Exposure to corporate or campus-scale projects is beneficial


What We Will OfferYou'll gain exposure to the design and construction industry in an agile and collaborative global firm. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while growing your career.
Sound like you? Don't wait, send us your resume and portfolio !The statements on the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to do this job. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

About Unispace

Unispace is a global architecture and design firm that specializes in workplace design. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Unispace's services include workplace strategy, design, and construction, with a focus on creating innovative and sustainable work environments that enhance productivity and employee well-being. The company has worked with a range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, and has won numerous awards for its design work.
Learn more about Unispace
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$5 million
Founded
2010
Revenue
$100 million

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