Commercial Furniture Healthcare Design Specialist

About the role

Founded in 1946, COFCO is a Philadelphia‑made company, and proud of its roots. We are one of the oldest continuously operating commercial office furniture dealerships in the Philadelphia region. In 2019 we expanded into the Maryland and Washington, DC market, bringing the same high level of customer service and commitment our clients have experienced for over 70 years. Our team is a passionate group of experts; clients rely on our depth of knowledge, our ability to find the right solution for each project, and our partnership at every step. From sales and design to delivery and setup, our people are our greatest asset. When we say we’re going to do something, we do it. This position will be located in our Philadelphia office. The Design Healthcare Specialist will serve as COFCO's subject matter expert in clinical design, laboratory applications, and healthcare‑focused client solutions across the organization. Partner internally and externally alongside the Director of Healthcare Strategy to translate clinical, laboratory, and operational workflows into effective strategies that advance COFCO’s healthcare vertical offering. Emphasize design‑led solutions, in support of strategic pursuits, the development of scalable tools and proven practices. Develop internal healthcare and laboratory capabilities across markets to drive growth, collaboration, and differentiated client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Healthcare Design + Applications. Translate clinical and laboratory workflows, operational requirements, equipment needs, and patient, caregiver, and end-user needs into effective design, space, and product solutions. Partner with sales, design, manufacturers, and other project stakeholders to develop differentiated solutions that address the unique operational and performance requirements of healthcare and laboratory environments. Provide expertise across acute care, ambulatory, behavioral health, exam and treatment rooms, care team areas, waiting spaces, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, research facilities, and other specialized healthcare environments. Guide the selection and application of furniture, modular laboratory systems, casework, work surfaces, storage, seating, and related solutions based on cleanability, infection prevention, chemical resistance, durability, ergonomics, safety, accessibility, flexibility