Senior Food Analyst - Microbiology

ALS; Chennai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. This role involves performing and reviewing food testing in Chemistry and Microbiology, operating instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, ICP-OES, and microbiological equipment, and ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to quality management, process validation, and client-facing technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review food testing activities in Chemistry and Microbiology disciplines.
• Operate and troubleshoot analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, ICP-OES, and microbiological testing equipment.
• Review analytical data and ensure compliance with approved methods and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and traceability of test results.

Job description

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.

Technical Testing & Analysis

• Perform and review food testing activities in Chemistry and Microbiology disciplines.
• Operate and troubleshoot analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, ICP-OES, and microbiological testing equipment.
• Review analytical data and ensure compliance with approved methods and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and traceability of test results.

FSSAI & Regulatory Compliance

• Act as FSSAI Authorized Analyst as per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Standards Act, Rules, and Regulations.
• Participate in FSSAI audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Support preparation and maintenance of FSSAI approval documentation.

Quality Management

• Comply with NABL ISO/IEC 17025 quality system requirements.
• Review method validation, verification, measurement uncertainty, and quality control records.
• Participate in proficiency testing (PT), inter-laboratory comparisons (ILC), and internal quality checks.
• Investigate OOS, deviations, and corrective actions.

Process Validation & Projects

• Support food process validation studies.
• Participate in method development and validation projects.
• Provide technical guidance for new food matrices and testing capabilities.
• Support customer audits and technical discussions.

Laboratory Operations

• Supervise analysts and technical staff.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety, housekeeping, and good laboratory practices.
• Support training and competency assessment programs.
• Ensure timely delivery of testing reports.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

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.