Senior Chemist / Group Leader - Food Testing

EFRAC Lab · India

Job Title:

Senior Chemist / Group Leader – Food Testing

Location:

Kolkata, West Bengal

Role Overview:

The Senior Chemist / Group Leader will lead analytical operations in the Food Testing laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role requires strong expertise in HPLC-based analysis , food chemistry, and method validation within a NABL accredited environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise day-to-day operations of the Food (EFRAC) laboratory
• Perform and oversee analysis of various food and water samples using standard methods such as BIS, FSSAI Lab Manual, FCC, AOAC, and internal laboratory methods
• Conduct analysis of milk, oil, and fat samples as per FSSAI Lab Manual, AOAC, and IS methods
• Perform Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) analysis (AOAC 996.06)
• Execute and supervise HPLC analysis for food parameters including additives, preservatives, vitamins, and contaminants
• Develop, validate, and verify analytical methods as per ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL guidelines
• Review, interpret, and approve analytical data and reports

Instrumentation & Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on experience with:
• HPLC (mandatory)
• GC-FID (e.g., Shimadzu 2010 Plus)
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (e.g., Agilent)
• Viscometer (Brookfield)
• Density Meter
• Refractometer
• Tintometer
• Responsible for instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure analytical raw data recording and integrity
• Maintain documentation in compliance with NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Prepare SOPs, test methods, and validation protocols
• Handle NABL audits , internal audits, and regulatory inspections

Team & Operations Management:

• Lead, train, and mentor chemists and lab analysts
• Manage sample workflow, turnaround time (TAT), and reporting timelines
• Ensure adherence to GLP, safety, and quality systems

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation or Similar Qualifications in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Food Technology
• 6–10+ years of experience in food testing laboratories
• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC (mandatory)

Required Skills:

• Expertise in food analysis methods (BIS, FSSAI, AOAC, FCC)
• Strong knowledge of chromatography techniques (HPLC & GC)
• Experience in FAME analysis and food composition testing
• Familiarity with NABL accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025
• Strong documentation, audit handling, and data interpretation skills
• Leadership and team management ability

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in EFRAC / residue / contaminant analysis
• Exposure to LIMS systems
• Audit-facing experience in NABL accredited la

How to Apply

Interested candidates may contact us or share their updated resume at the following email addresses:

asima.mondal@efrac.org

Contact: +91 8336961028

While applying, please mention “Application for Sr Chemist/Group Leader Food Lab-Kolkata” in the subject line.

Kindly include the following details along with your resume:

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