Senior level position in Civil Analytical Lab (NABL)

Shriram Institute For Industrial Research; New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriram Institute For Industrial Research in Delhi is seeking a Civil Lab Head to lead a multidisciplinary NABL-accredited testing laboratory. The role emphasizes ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, quality governance, and continuous improvement across testing capabilities.

You will drive operations, mentor teams, and oversee audits, method validation, and new test development while engaging with customers to grow business. Strong leadership and technical governance are essential.

Qualifications

• NABL accreditation requirements and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards knowledge.
• Experience in QMS, SOPs, test methods, calibration systems, and CAPA.
• Ability to review and authorize technical documents and quality records.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall laboratory operations for efficient workflow and timely delivery.
• Supervise multidisciplinary testing functions including Construction Materials.
• Manage manpower planning, resource allocation, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with Marketing for business development in related fields.
• Ensure NABL compliance and lead surveillance audits and scope extensions.
• Oversee QMS implementation, internal audits, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Review and authorize test reports and quality records.
• Initiate and supervise research studies in related areas.
• Provide technical guidance to testing activities and ensure traceability.
• Oversee method validation, measurement uncertainty, PT, and ILC activities.
• Support new test method development and capability enhancement.
• Lead and mentor Technical Managers, Scientists, Engineers, and Laboratory staff.
• Ensure competency assessment, training, and authorization of staff.
• Manage key customer interactions and technical discussions.
• Support business growth through expansion of testing services.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Team management

Job description

Civil Lab Head will be responsible for the overall technical, commercial, operational, and quality management of a multidisciplinary NABL-accredited testing laboratory. The role requires strong leadership in ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, laboratory operations, technical governance, team management, and continuous improvement of testing/analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead overall laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow, quality, safety, and timely delivery of testing services.

Supervise multidisciplinary testing/Analytical functions including: Construction Materials.

Manage manpower planning, resource allocation, equipment utilization, and infrastructure requirements.

Coordinate with Marketing Team for development of business in related field.

NABL & Quality Management

Ensure compliance with NABL accreditation requirements, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and other related audit compliances.

Lead NABL assessments, surveillance audits, reassessments, and scope extensions.

Ensure implementation of QMS, SOPs, test methods, calibration systems, internal audits, CAPA, and continual improvement initiatives.

Review and authorize technical documents, test reports, and quality records.

Initiate & Supervise research studies in related areas.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance for research studies / testing activities and ensure accuracy, reliability, and traceability of test results.

Oversee method validation, measurement uncertainty, proficiency testing (PT), and inter-laboratory comparison (ILC) activities.

Support new test method development and laboratory capability enhancement.

Team & Stakeholder Management

Lead and mentor technical teams including Technical Managers, Scientists, Engineers, and Laboratory Personnel.

Ensure competency assessment, training, and authorization of laboratory staff.

Manage key customer interactions, technical discussions, and resolution of critical issues.

Support business growth through expansion of testing services and customer engagement.