Senior Lab Planner

We are seeking a Senior Lab Planner to lead the planning and design of innovative laboratory environments that support scientific research, operational excellence, and client success.

In this role, you will partner with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop strategic planning solutions, guide laboratory programming and equipment planning, and mentor junior lab planning professionals.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in laboratory planning, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to translate complex client needs into functional, high-performing laboratory environments.

About HFA - Employee Owned.

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HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment.

Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do.

This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients.

This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule.

We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities:


* Lead client programming workshops to identify lab needs, scientific workflows, operational patterns, and equipment requirements


* Serve as the primary point of coordination between planning concepts, equipment strategies, and MEP system requirements


* Oversee and guide the work of Lab Planner I and II team members; provide mentorship, coaching, and quality control


* Evaluate and maintain internal lab standards, data resources, and best practices across the team


* Provide thought leadership on trends in research, equipment, safety, and regulatory requirements

Job Duties:


* Develop critical early planning deliverables such as Basis of Design documents, spatial programs, planning diagrams, and equipment strategies


* Shape planning concepts, lab organization, and service distribution strategies-and ensure they carry through SD, DD, and CDs


* Represent the lab-planning discipline in client me...