Sr. Analyst

Envirocare Labs Pvt Ltd; Thane; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Envirocare Labs Pvt Ltd in Thane, Maharashtra seeks an experienced environmental testing professional to oversee and perform testing across multiple matrices with strict adherence to approved methods and quality systems.

The role requires MSc in Chemistry or related field and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with hands-on expertise in LIMS and environmental analytical instrumentation. The incumbent will guide analysts and support QA activities in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 6–8 years of relevant environmental testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee environmental testing and sample preparation for water, wastewater, soil, sludge, air and other matrices per SOPs.
• Ensure testing is accurate, within TAT, and compliant with quality systems and procedures.
• Review raw data, observations, calculations, worksheets, LIMS entries and other records for accuracy and compliance.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; escalate major issues promptly.
• Review calibration and performance check records; ensure maintenance and corrective actions are completed timely.
• Support investigations of deviations, atypical results, out-of-trend observations, and equipment issues; suggest corrective actions.
• Assist in preparation and review of stock solutions, calibration standards, QC samples, reference materials as applicable.
• Monitor quality control activities, proficiency testing and method performance; maintain records.
• Guide, train and supervise Analysts and Trainee Analysts in sample prep, testing, equipment handling and safety.
• Support planning, workload allocation, resource planning and process improvements to meet lab quality requirements.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality systems

Data review

Troubleshooting equipment

Training others

Education

MSc in Chemistry / Environmental Science

Tools

LIMS

Analytical instruments

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing and performing environmental testing and analytical activities with a high degree of technical competence. Ensures adherence to approved methods, laboratory quality systems, testing timelines, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee environmental testing and sample preparation activities for water, wastewater, soil, sludge, air, and other relevant environmental matrices as per approved methods and SOPs.

• Ensure testing activities are performed accurately, within stipulated TAT, and in compliance with applicable laboratory quality systems and procedures.

• Review raw data, observations, calculations, worksheets, LIMS entries, and other technical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved procedures.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments relevant to assigned environmental testing activities, and ensure timely escalation of major equipment issues.

• Review calibration and performance check records of equipment and ensure required maintenance, calibration, and corrective actions are completed within defined timelines.

• Support investigation of deviations, atypical results, out-of-trend observations, equipment failures, sample abnormalities, and other technical issues, and assist in identifying appropriate corrective actions.

• Support preparation and review of stock solutions, calibration standards, quality control samples, reference materials, and other analytical requirements as applicable.

• Monitor laboratory quality control activities, proficiency testing, method performance, and other quality-related activities, and ensure required records are maintained.

• Guide, train, and supervise Analysts and Trainee Analysts in sample preparation, testing procedures, equipment handling, documentation, safety, and laboratory practices.

• Support the Section In-charge/Reporting In-charge in laboratory planning, workload allocation, resource requirements, technical problem-solving, process improvement, and implementation of laboratory quality requirements.

Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Any Branch), Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.

Experience: 6–8 years.