Food Analyst (Male)

Arbro Pharmaceuticals; Ghaziabad District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbro Pharmaceuticals invites a capable analyst to join our food testing laboratory in Ghaziabad, India. You will perform routine and specialized analyses on food, water, and environmental samples, using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and ICP techniques, while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.

You will prepare reagents, calibrations, and test samples, maintain records, and support audits. Freshers may be considered for junior roles, with 1–5 years preferred for the experience

Qualifications

• Experience in a food testing laboratory (1–5 years; freshers may be considered for junior positions).
• Knowledge of FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, IS, ISO and related testing standards.
• Experience with analytical instruments and laboratory quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized analysis of food, water, agricultural, and environmental samples.
• Conduct chemical testing including moisture, ash, fat, protein, fiber, acidity, salt, sugar, and other nutritional parameters.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, ICP-OES/ICP-MS) as required.
• Prepare reagents, standards, calibration solutions, and test samples.
• Record, review, and interpret analytical data accurately.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality management systems.
• Follow SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Participate in method validation and proficiency testing.
• Maintain testing records and documentation.
• Assist during audits and accreditation assessments.
• Report deviations and equipment issues to supervisor.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe lab practices.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

HPLC/GC/UV-Vis

QA/QC & ISO 17025

Data interpretation

SOP compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food Technology / Chemistry / Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

FTIR

ICP-OES/ICP-MS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized analysis of food, water, agricultural, and environmental samples.
• Conduct chemical testing including moisture, ash, fat, protein, fiber, acidity, salt, sugar, and other nutritional parameters.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, and other analytical equipment as required.
• Prepare reagents, standards, calibration solutions, and test samples.
• Record, review, and interpret analytical data accurately.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management systems and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and safety guidelines.
• Participate in method validation, measurement uncertainty studies, and proficiency testing programs.
• Maintain testing records, worksheets, logbooks, and laboratory documentation.
• Assist during internal and external audits and accreditation assessments.
• Report deviations, non-conformities, and equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in a food testing laboratory (freshers may be considered for junior positions).
• Knowledge of FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, IS, ISO, and other relevant testing standards.
• Experience with analytical instruments and laboratory quality systems is preferred.