Chemist

Analytical Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Junior Chemist - Residue Team to perform sample preparation, extraction, analysis, data processing, and documentation for pesticide residues and trace analytes in foods and environmental samples.

You will operate LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and HPLC instruments, with calibration, data review, and documentation responsibilities within an ISO/IEC 17025 compliant system.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.
• 0-1 years of experience in a NABL/ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Freshers with relevant academic projects or internship experience in chromatography techniques may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation, extraction, clean-up, and analysis of samples as per approved test methods and SOPs.
• Operate analytical instruments including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, and associated laboratory equipment.
• Carry out routine calibration, performance verification, and basic troubleshooting of instruments.
• Review chromatograms, QC data, and analytical results to ensure compliance with method acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of analytical work, calculations, worksheets, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory quality requirements, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and ALS procedures.
• Meet assigned sample throughput and turnaround time requirements.
• Participate in method validation, verification, proficiency testing, and quality control programs.
• Report deviations, instrument breakdowns, out-of-specification results, and quality issues to the Team Leader.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventory, and safety compliance.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and audit activities as required.
• Follow all laboratory safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Education

B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

GC-MS

HPLC

Job description

Job Summary

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 Details

Job Title: Junior Chemist - Residue Team

Department: Central Laboratory - Residue Analysis

Location: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Reports To: Team Leader

Job Purpose

To perform sample preparation, extraction, analysis, data processing, and documentation for pesticide residues, contaminants, and other trace-level analytes in food, feed, and environmental samples, ensuring compliance with ALS quality systems, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation, extraction, clean-up, and analysis of samples as per approved test methods and SOPs.
• Operate analytical instruments including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, and associated laboratory equipment.
• Carry out routine calibration, performance verification, and basic troubleshooting of instruments.
• Review chromatograms, QC data, and analytical results to ensure compliance with method acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of analytical work, calculations, worksheets, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory quality requirements, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and ALS procedures.
• Meet assigned sample throughput and turnaround time requirements.
• Participate in method validation, verification, proficiency testing, and quality control programs.
• Report deviations, instrument breakdowns, out-of-specification results, and quality issues to the Team Leader.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventory, and safety compliance.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and audit activities as required.
• Follow all laboratory safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Education Qualification

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a NABL/ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Freshers with relevant academic projects or internship experience in chromatography techniques may also be considered.

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.