Calibration Laboratory Head

Zigsaw; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zigsaw is seeking a Calibration Laboratory Head to steer the technical direction and quality oversight of our calibration lab for gas, dust, and meteorological instruments. You will define calibration processes, develop SOPs, and plan setups for new parameters to drive measurement accuracy.

You will lead a team, write SOPs, maintain uncertainty budgets, and ensure traceability to national/international standards in line with ISO/IEC 17025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Environmental Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Metrology, or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on calibration/testing laboratory experience, with 6+ years total preferred
• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty estimation and GUM methodology
• Experience with gas analyzers, dust/particulate monitors, or meteorological sensors
• Proven ability to write SOPs, design calibration workflows, and build technical documentation
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate with technical teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain calibration SOPs and technical documentation across gas, dust, and meteorological parameters
• Plan calibration setups for new parameters, instrument types, or measurement ranges with technical specs and environmental requirements
• Design and supervise testing experiments to identify and reduce sources of measurement error
• Set calibration quality standards, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare and maintain measurement uncertainty budgets and ensure traceability to standards
• Build and maintain quality documentation and processes aligned to ISO/IEC 17025 standards
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to the team

Skills

Calibration expertise

Quality systems ISO/IEC 17025

Laboratory leadership

SOP writing

GUM / measurement uncertainty

Gas analyzers / meteorological sensors

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation / Environmental Engineering / Applied Physics / Atmospheric Science / Metrology

Job description

About the Role:

We are hiring a Calibration Laboratory Head to lead the technical direction and quality oversight of our calibration laboratory for gas, dust, and meteorological instruments. This role involves defining calibration processes, developing SOPs, planning setups for new parameters and capabilities, and driving measurement accuracy improvement through structured testing.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

• Develop and maintain calibration SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation across gas, dust, and meteorological parameters
• Plan and define calibration setups for new parameters, instrument types, or measurement ranges - providing technical specifications, workflow design, and environmental requirements
• Design and supervise testing experiments to identify and reduce sources of measurement error - linearity, drift, cross-sensitivity, and environmental influence studies
• Set calibration quality standards, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare and maintain measurement uncertainty budgets and ensure traceability to national/international standards
• Build and maintain quality documentation and processes aligned to ISO/IEC 17025 standards
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Environmental Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Metrology, or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in a calibration or testing laboratory environment, with a total professional experience of 6+ years preferred.
• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty estimation and GUM methodology
• Experience with gas analyzers, dust/particulate monitors, or meteorological sensors
• Demonstrated ability to write SOPs, design calibration workflows, and build technical documentation
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate with technical teams

Nice to have

• Experience with NABL or ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation processes
• ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor or Lead Assessor certification
• Experience in designing testing experiments, method validation, or accuracy improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with air quality regulatory standards and calibration protocols
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and statistical methods