Accreditation Officer – Certification Body

ALS Testing Services India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks an Accreditation Officer to support the maintenance and compliance of our certification body's accreditation system. You will coordinate assessments, track nonconformities and ensure documentation is complete.

The role requires 3–7 years' experience and a graduate/postgraduate qualification in science, engineering, food technology, microbiology or quality management. Join a global testing leader committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in science, engineering, food technology, microbiology or quality management.
• Experience: 3–7 years in accreditation/certification operations.
• Knowledge of NABCB, ISO/IEC 17021-1 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accreditation manuals, procedures, forms, records and scope documentation.
• Coordinate accreditation assessments, evidence submission and closure of nonconformities.
• Monitor compliance with ISO/IEC 17021-1, IAF, NABCB and scheme requirements.
• Maintain auditor, reviewer and decision-maker competence records.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews and corrective-action follow-up.
• Control use of accreditation symbols and certification marks.

Skills

Accreditation and certification-body

ISO/IEC 17021-1 familiarity

IAF and NABCB knowledge

Management system standards knowledge

Documentation and records management

Deadline-driven, detail-oriented

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in science/engineering/food tech/microbiology/quality management

Tools

MS Office

Digital record-management systems

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Job Posting: Accreditation Officer – Certification Body. Location: Bengaluru. Department: Certification & Compliance. Organisation: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd. Experience: 3–7 years. Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate, preferably in Science, Engineering, Food Technology, Microbiology or Quality Management.

Role Summary: We are seeking an Accreditation Officer to support the maintenance and compliance of our certification body’s accreditation system. The role will coordinate accreditation assessments, maintain compliance records and support certification operations in line with applicable standards and scheme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accreditation manuals, procedures, forms, records and scope documentation.
• Support NABCB, FSSC and other accreditation/scheme assessments.
• Coordinate assessment schedules, evidence submission and closure of nonconformities.
• Monitor compliance with ISO/IEC 17021-1, IAF, NABCB and scheme requirements.
• Maintain auditor, technical expert, reviewer and decision-maker competence records.
• Track auditor qualifications, witnessing, training and approval status.
• Review certification files for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor audit reports, corrective actions, technical reviews and certification decisions.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews and corrective-action follow-up.
• Control the use of accreditation symbols and certification marks.
• Maintain trackers for accreditation activities, certification files and open actions.
• Escalate compliance gaps, overdue records and certification risks to management.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of accreditation and certification-body processes
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17021-1, IAF and NABCB requirements
• Understanding of management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000
• Strong documentation and record-control skills
• Good coordination, communication and follow-up abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital record-management systems

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.

Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients.

But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network.

Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.

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