Manager or Senior Manager Food Testing

Edward Food Research And Analysis Centre; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Food Research And Analysis Centre in Barasat, Kolkata invites an experienced Manager/Senior Manager to lead the Food Chemical & Instrumentation Laboratory. You will manage operations, ensure technical excellence, and drive ISO/IEC 17025 compliance while delivering accurate testing of food samples.

The role requires hands-on leadership, instrument proficiency (HPLC, GC-FID, IC, UV-Vis, FTIR, TOC Analyzer, Kjeldahl, Soxhlet), method validation, audits, and team development to uphold NABL,

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Food Chemistry or related discipline.
• 12–20 years of NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with food chemical analysis and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, NABL, FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, Codex.
• Experience in laboratory management, method validation, audit handling, and team leadership.
• NABL Authorized Signatory experience would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Food Chemical & Instrumentation Laboratory.
• Supervise analysis of food samples for chemical, nutritional, additive, preservative, and contaminant parameters.
• Ensure proper operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of listed analytical instruments.
• Lead method development, verification, validation, and measurement uncertainty studies.
• Review analytical data and approve test reports before release.
• Ensure ISO/IEC 17025, NABL, FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, Codex compliance.
• Handle internal audits, NABL assessments, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Supervise, train, and develop laboratory personnel.
• Monitor laboratory quality, TAT, instrument performance, documentation, and data integrity.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist in expanding laboratory capabilities.

Skills

Laboratory management

NABL/audit experience

Method validation

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSc/MSc/MTech in Chemistry/Analytical/Food Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC-FID

IC

UV-Vis

FTIR

TOC Analyzer

Kjeldahl

Soxhlet

Automatic Titrators

Job description

Job Description

Manager / Senior Manager Food Chemical & Instrumentation Laboratory

Location: Barasat, Kolkata
Department: Food Chemical & Instrumentation Laboratory
Experience: 12 - 20 Years
Qualification: BSc,/M.Sc./MTech in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Food Chemistry or related discipline

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manager / Senior Manager to lead our Food Chemical & Instrumentation Laboratory. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring technical excellence, maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, and leading a team for accurate and timely testing of food samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Food Chemical & Instrumentation Laboratory.
• Supervise analysis of food samples for chemical, nutritional, additive, preservative, and contaminant parameters.
• Ensure proper operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HPLC, GC-FID, IC, UV-Vis, FTIR, TOC Analyzer, Automatic Titrators, Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, and other analytical instruments.
• Lead method development, verification, validation, and measurement uncertainty studies.
• Review analytical data and approve test reports before release.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, NABL, FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, and other applicable standards.
• Handle internal audits, NABL assessments, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Supervise, train, and develop laboratory personnel.
• Monitor laboratory quality, TAT, instrument performance, documentation, and data integrity.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist in expanding laboratory capabilities.

Eligibility Criteria

• M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Food Chemistry or related discipline.
• 1220 years of experience in a NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with food chemical analysis and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, NABL, FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, and Codex requirements.
• Experience in laboratory management, method validation, audit handling, and team leadership.
• Experience as an NABL Authorized Signatory will be an added advantage.