Special Chemistry & Toxicology Lab Footprint and Lab Engineering Lead
Synlab
Special Chemistry & Toxicology Lab Footprint and Lab Engineering Lead
Synlab
Medical diagnostic laboratory services provider
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Clinical chemistry, Supply Chain, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in special chemistry lab operations, engineering within diagnostics, healthcare, or life sciences.
Deep knowledge of lab workflows, regulatory requirements, and automation technologies.
Experience in facility planning, CAPEX investments, and lab engineering projects.
Proven ability to work under cross-functional environment & international teams.
Strong project management skills.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and automation trends in lab operations.
Excellent communication skills.
Master in clinical chemistry: desirable
Location: Germany or Italy
Languages: Fluent in English. Desirable: German or Italian.
Lab Footprint
To support the development and implementation of a global lab footprint strategy to optimize the distribution of special chemistry, toxicology and drugs of abuse laboratories and testing sites across regions.
Identify and support the consolidation, expansion, and relocation opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
To support CAPEX related to laboratory projects infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business growth and regulatory requirements.
To support the standardization of lab processes across all regions to enhance operational performance and cost efficiency.
Lab Engineering & Infrastructure
To support the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art laboratories to support evolving diagnostic capabilities).
Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 15189, ISO 17025, GMP, etc.) for laboratory design and operations.
Ensure compliance with CE-IVDR regulation
Implement automation & digitalization in lab processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with IT & Digital teams to integrate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other smart lab technologies.
Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization
Implement Lean Six Sigma principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance turnaround times.
Benchmark and development of operational KPIs across labs to identify areas for continuous improvement and standardizations across labs.
To advise the optimization of resource utilization to reduce operational costs without compromising quality and compliance.
To be the projects liaison between 3L team and the medical, Group and country, communities.
SYNLAB provides a full range of medical laboratory services for practicing doctors, clinics, and patients. Its diagnostic tests cover human medicine and are processed through a wide network of labs across 36 countries and four continents, making it a leading partner for laboratory diagnostics in Europe. Tests are performed in certified laboratories using standardized procedures to deliver fast, reliable, high-quality results that doctors use to diagnose and monitor conditions. SYNLAB differentiates itself through its large European footprint, integrated laboratory network, and scale, which enable consistent, timely diagnostics across many sites. The company’s goal is to support better patient care by expanding access to accurate and efficient laboratory testing.
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