Hybrid Genetics Lab Engineering Lead

at SYNLAB Nigeria

• Job title: Genetics Lab Engineering Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Responsible for developing and implementing a global genetics lab footprint strategy, including facility planning, CAPEX management, and lab engineering projects. Drives standardization, automation, regulatory compliance (ISO 15189, ISO 17025, CE‑IVDR), and cross-functional collaboration to optimize lab performance and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• 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%.