Consultant - Lab Planner

Cannon Design
flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k)
United States
Mar 05, 2026
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. ABOUT THE ROLE Our Consultants play an integral role in the design process, partnering alongside architects, clinicians, strategists, and designers to transform client visions to reality through a design-centric approach. The ideal Consultant will possess the ability to solve critical problems by utilizing their unique skillsets in strategic facilities master planning, functional/space programming, as well as knowledge of lean/operations improvement. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Demonstrate proficiency in clinical lab processes across medical campuses, including major inpatient and outpatient departments. Work with clients and end users to outline optimized process flows and critical adjacencies of clinical spaces. Understand and guide discussions on medical equipment and technology needs. Supports the healthcare planning process with clients and the design team to create strategic campus master plans and departmental level master plans. Supports healthcare planning processes in collaboration with the design team to create operational workflows and functional space programs, along with department floor plan concepts reflective of operations. Creates baseline and future clinical service plans that illustrate program design concepts to inform Master Programming and Master Planning in line with future facility goals. Contributes to estimating overarching program and service resource requirements (e.g., core clinical laboratory specimen processing capacity, microbiology and hematology bench space, anatomic pathology grossing and histology stations, point-of-care testing bays, equipment allocations for analyzers and automation lines, clean/dirty circulation pathways, etc.) by applying best practices and utilization benchmarks. Supports coordination of contracted deliverables to align with the overall project delivery schedule. Communicates healthcare expertise and planning concepts to clients and project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports. Develops space programs, workflows, and strategic plans under the guidance of the Project Lead. Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities. Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility. Mentor staff for depth and support of the specialized knowledge execution process. Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service including business development and sourcing new work. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED A Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or other applicable field required. Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration preferred. Board certification and/or licensure in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent preferred. Experience working within the healthcare-built environment for at least 5 years is required. Experience in large healthcare systems with a significant research/academic component is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge of Clinical Laboratory operations experience is required. Foundational knowledge of Clinical Laboratory equipment, regulatory requirements, and analytical methodologies. In-depth knowledge of clinical workflows, healthcare delivery systems, current trends, and national and regional benchmarks required. Experience documenting meeting minutes and capturing stakeholder input. Familiarity with healthcare planning tools, trends, evidence-based design, and FGI Guidelines Experience with organizing and conducting clinical end-user meetings. Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint. Must be able to work in a team environment and possess strong organizational and time management skills. Significant travel required. The salary range for this position is $71,200 to $89,000 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level of selected candidate. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page athttps://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits ABOUT OUR FIRM As part of CannonDesign's industry-leading consulting family, our Blue Cottage team works with organizational leaders to define their ideal future and plan processes, organizational strategies, equipment and facilities to create an ideal future, and our projects are anchored by any of the following services: strategic transformation, design thinking, space and functional programming, operational planning, change management, and transition and activation planning. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are a start-up culture in an established firm: nimble, energetic, innovative and fun. We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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