Hybrid Lead - Autoimmunity, Allergies and Serology Lab Engineering

at SYNLAB Nigeria

• Job title: Lead - Autoimmunity, Allergies and Serology Lab Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Monza, Italy

About the role

• Lead laboratory footprint and engineering strategies for Synlab's autoimmunity and serology labs. Focus on optimizing operations, compliance, and project management across international teams.

Responsibilities

• 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%).