Calibration Laboratory Head

POST A RESUME HR Consultancy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

POST A RESUME HR Consultancy is seeking a Calibration Laboratory Head to lead the technical direction and quality oversight of the calibration lab for gas, dust, and meteorological instruments in Ahmedabad. You will define calibration processes, SOPs, and environmental requirements to ensure measurement accuracy.

The role requires 6+ years in calibration/testing, with 4+ years in lab leadership, and a strong grasp of GUM uncertainty estimation, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering/physical sciences field.
• 6+ years total experience in calibration/testing with 4+ years in lab leadership preferred.
• Strong grasp of measurement uncertainty estimation (GUM) and standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 with technical specs and environmental requirements.
• Design and supervise experiments to identify and reduce measurement error (linearity, drift, cross-sensitivity, environmental effects).
• 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.
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Measurement uncertainty

SOP development

Calibration workflows

Team leadership

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Environmental Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Metrology, or related field

Tools

ISO/IEC 17025

NABL accreditation processes

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 4 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