SYNLAB Nigeria

Genetics Lab Engineering Lead

SYNLAB Nigeria

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support the development and implementation of a global lab footprint strategy to optimize the distribution of genetics laboratories and testing sites across regions.
  • Identify and support consolidation, expansion, and relocation opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Support CAPEX planning and execution for laboratory infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business growth and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the standardization of laboratory processes across all regions to enhance operational performance and cost efficiency.
  • Support the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratories to enable evolving diagnostic capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards for laboratory design and operations (ISO 15189, ISO 17025, GMP, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with CE-IVDR regulations.
  • Implement automation and digitalization in laboratory processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with IT and Digital teams to integrate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other smart lab technologies.
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance turnaround times.
  • Benchmark and develop operational KPIs across laboratories to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization.
  • Advise on optimization of resource utilization to reduce operational costs without compromising quality and compliance.
  • Support and actively participate in modeling and adapting Genetics Target Operating Models at lab, country, and international network levels, working with cross-functional teams.
  • Act as the project liaison between the 3L team and medical, group, and country stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Genetics required.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in genetics laboratory operations or engineering within diagnostics, healthcare, or life sciences.
  • Deep knowledge of laboratory workflows, regulatory requirements, and automation technologies.
  • Experience in facility planning, CAPEX investments, and laboratory engineering projects.
  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional and international team environments.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous process improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and automation trends in laboratory operations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Location: UK or Germany.
  • Languages: Fluent in English. German and/or Italian desirable.
  • Travel: Yes, more than 50%.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
laboratory operationsfacility planningCAPEX planninglaboratory engineeringautomation technologiesLean methodologySix Sigmaprocess improvementlaboratory workflowsregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
project managementcross-functional collaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreePhD in Genetics