Lab Planner (Medical Equipment Planning) - California
Lab PlannerSalary: $100,000 - $130,000 Location: California Travel: Approximately 30-40% to project sitesAbout the companyI'm working with an established healthcare planning consultancy that is looking to add an experienced Lab Planner to its team in California.The firm specialises in medical equipment planning and supports complex healthcare, laboratory and research environments across the full project lifecycle. This position will have a particular focus on laboratory equipment planning and procurement, working closely with clients and design teams on both new-build and renovation projects.ResponsibilitiesLead the planning and specification of laboratory equipment across healthcare, research and specialist facilities.Develop and maintain equipment lists, specifications, budgets and project documentation.Coordinate laboratory equipment requirements with architects, engineers, end users and other project stakeholders.Manage procurement activities, including equipment selection, vendor coordination, pricing, purchasing and tracking.Review drawings and ensure equipment requirements are accurately incorporated into the design.Support projects through planning, procurement, delivery and installation.Attend client meetings, design reviews and site visits throughout the project lifecycle.Travel approximately 30-40% to project sites as required.RequirementsExperience within laboratory planning, medical equipment planning or a closely related healthcare environment.Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and the requirements associated with its planning and specification.Previous experience with equipment procurement, purchasing and vendor coordination.Experience working with architectural drawings, equipment plans and project documentation.Comfortable collaborating with healthcare clients, laboratory users, architects and engineers.Strong project management and organisational skills.Based in California and comfortable travelling approximately 30-40%.Benefits$100,000 - $130,000 base salary.Opportunity to work on complex healthcare and laboratory projects.Exposure to projects from initial planning through procurement, delivery and installation.Collaborative environment working alongside experienced healthcare and equipment planning professionals.Opportunity to take ownership of laboratory-focused projects and develop within a specialist area of healthcare planning.Why joinThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Lab Planner who wants to take ownership of projects beyond just equipment schedules and layouts. You'll have involvement across laboratory planning, client coordination, procurement and project delivery, with the opportunity to work on technically complex healthcare and research environments.