SYNLAB Nigeria

Lead - Autoimmunity, Allergies and Serology Lab Engineering

SYNLAB Nigeria

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Monza • Italy

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Senior

About the role

  • Support the development and implementation of a global lab footprint strategy to optimize the distribution of autoimmunity, allergies and serology 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 standardization of laboratory processes across regions to enhance operational performance and cost efficiency.
  • Support the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratories to accommodate evolving diagnostic capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 15189, ISO 17025, GMP, etc.) for laboratory design and operations.
  • Ensure compliance with the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (CE-IVDR).
  • 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 Six Sigma principles to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve turnaround times.
  • Benchmark and develop operational KPIs across labs to identify areas for continuous improvement and standardization.
  • Advise on optimizing resource utilization to reduce operational costs without compromising quality and compliance.
  • Participate in modeling and adapting Autoimmunity, Allergies and Serology target operating models at laboratory, country, and international network levels, working with cross-functional teams.
  • Act as the project liaison between the 3L team and medical, Group, country and local stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in laboratory operations or engineering within diagnostics, healthcare, or life sciences.
  • In-depth knowledge of laboratory workflows, regulatory requirements, and automation technologies.
  • Experience in facility planning, CAPEX management, 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 other process improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and automation trends in lab operations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Location: Preferred Italy or Germany; other Synlab countries may be considered.
  • Languages: Fluent English required. Italian and/or German desirable.
  • Travel: Frequent travel required (more than 50%).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
laboratory operationsengineeringfacility planningCAPEX managementlaboratory workflowsautomation technologiesLean Six Sigmaprocess improvement methodologiesoperational KPIsdiagnostic capabilities
Soft Skills
project managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationresource optimizationteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipanalytical thinkinginterpersonal skills