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Integra LifeSciences Sr. Laboratory Specialist in CH, Switzerland
Changing lives. Building Careers.
Joining us is a chance for you to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, more than 4,000 of us are challenging what’s possible and making headway to help improve outcomes.
We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Specialist to support us in enhancing the quality, reliability, and efficiency of Integra’s internal operational laboratories. This role involves implementing continuous improvement programs, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance, and leading harmonization projects across sites. A solid understanding of laboratory operations, GLP, and ISO 17025 is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve laboratory operations, quality, and throughput.
KPI Management: Identify, monitor, and analyze operational and quality KPIs.
Compliance Programs: Implement and oversee compliance programs and global procedures.
Harmonization Projects: Lead projects to standardize and harmonize laboratory processes across sites.
Technical Training: Develop and deliver technical training programs for laboratory staff.
Collaboration: Partner with site quality and laboratory leadership to support ongoing initiatives and connect local labs with the global Integra network.
Procedure Development: Create, revise, and standardize laboratory procedures to align with global processes.
Performance Monitoring: Track and interpret KPIs to assess quality compliance and operational excellence.
Talent Development: Facilitate training and mentorship programs to develop technical talent within the laboratory.
Desired Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred). Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years, or Doctoral degree with 0-2 years of experience.
Experience: 4+ years in laboratory or manufacturing engineering within a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
Skills: Creative problem-solving, Lean Six Sigma knowledge (preferred), excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Technical Expertise: Strong technical writing skills, experience with test method validations, and independent project management.
Focus: Results-oriented with a strong emphasis on quality principles and good documentation practices.