Instrumentation Specialist

Cultivator Natural Products Private Limited; Jodhpur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultivator Natural Products Private Limited in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, seeks an Instrument Lab Manager to lead the laboratory operations and drive analytical excellence. You will manage a high-performing team to deliver accurate results and oversee method development, validation, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, lab modernization with LIMS, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Purchasing, HR, and Supply Chain to support business growth and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of hands-on experience in the chemical, AYUSH, cosmetics, or allied industries, including significant tenure in a leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for lab operations, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive the modernization of lab capabilities by implementing new technologies, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and digital tools to enhance efficiency.
• Manage laboratory budgets, capital procurement, and resource allocation.
• Supervise daily testing operations to ensure the timely and accurate release of analytical results.
• Mentor, evaluate, and develop a diverse team of analysts, chemists, and assistant managers, fostering a culture of safety, high performance, and accountability.
• Ensure strict adherence to global quality and regulatory standards (GLP, ISO 17025:2017, EIC, APEDA, FSSAI, Tea Board, IOPEPC, AYUSH, AGMARK, Spice Board).
• Lead laboratory readiness for internal, external, and customer audits.
• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical reports, deviations, Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Oversee method development, validation, and technology transfer for new products in accordance with international guidelines.
• Optimize existing analytical methods, evaluate data, and calculate Measurement Uncertainty (MU).
• Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting complex analytical challenges.
• Collaborate actively with QA, Microbiology, Purchasing, HR, CRM, and Supply Chain teams to optimize productivity and support business growth.
• Enforce strict adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective preventive measures.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Food Technology

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

ICP-MS

GC-FID/ECD/HS

HPLC/UPLC

LIMS

Job description

The Manager of the Instrument Lab is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations and instrumental analysis. This position demands a strategic mindset, technical excellence, and a rigorous commitment to global regulatory standards. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable analytical results while driving continuous improvement, method development, and lab modernization to support business growth and quality control.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Provide strategic direction for lab operations, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive the modernization of lab capabilities by implementing new technologies, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and digital tools to enhance efficiency.
• Manage laboratory budgets, capital procurement, and resource allocation.

Operational & Team Management

• Supervise daily testing operations to ensure the timely and accurate release of analytical results.
• Manage operational resources, including manpower planning, consumable procurement, and equipment maintenance.
• Review reports, authorize results, and resolve complex technical queries.
• Mentor, evaluate, and develop a diverse team of analysts, chemists, and assistant managers, fostering a culture of safety, high performance, and accountability.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to global quality and regulatory standards (GLP, ISO 17025:2017, EIC, APEDA, FSSAI, Tea Board, IOPEPC, AYUSH, AGMARK, Spice Board).
• Lead laboratory readiness for internal, external, and customer audits.
• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical reports, deviations, Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

Method Development & Validation

• Oversee method development, validation, and technology transfer for new products in accordance with international guidelines.
• Optimize existing analytical methods, evaluate data, and calculate Measurement Uncertainty (MU).
• Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting complex analytical challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management

• Collaborate actively with QA, Microbiology, Purchasing, HR, CRM, and Supply Chain teams to optimize productivity and support business growth.
• Enforce strict adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective preventive measures.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 10–12 years of hands‑on experience in the chemical, AYUSH, cosmetics, or allied industries, including significant tenure in a leadership capacity.

Required Skills:

• Technical Mastery: Deep, practical expertise with advanced instrumental techniques, including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, GC-FID/ECD/HS, and HPLC/UPLC.
• Audit Readiness: Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory audits (NABL, APEDA, EIC, IOPEPC, FSSAI, Spice Board, AYUSH).
• Certifications: An FSSAI-approved Food Analyst certification is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with LIMS and electronic data management systems.
• Exceptional leadership, project management, and decision‑making skills under operational pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities for effective cross‑functional collaboration.