Section Head for Food Instrumentation and Residue Analysis
Section Head for Food Instrumentation and Residue Analysis
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10-09-2025
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the Residue Analysis and amp; Instrumentation section of the laboratory.
Plan manage and review residue analysis of pesticides antibiotics veterinary drugs
mycotoxins heavy metals and other contaminants in food samples.
Operate supervise and maintain advanced analytical instruments including:
o LC-MS/MS
o GC-MS/MS
o ICP-MS / ICP-OES
o HPLC GC AAS UV-Vis FTIR
Ensure compliance with NABL (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) FSSAI guidelines Codex and BIS
standards.
Perform and supervise method validation verification calibration and measurement of
uncertainty.
Review and authorize test reports as an Authorized Signatory.
Coordinate with QA/QC and Quality Head for audits CAPA and proficiency testing programs.
Guide train and mentor analysts/technicians in advanced instrumental methods.
Ensure proper maintenance troubleshooting and performance qualification of instruments.
Liaise with clients for technical discussions result interpretation and regulatory queries.
Prepare for and represent the section during NABL and FSSAI audits/inspections.
Maintain compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) safety and documentation
protocols.
Qualifications and amp; Skills:
Masters / Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry Food Chemistry Food Technology Biotechnology
or related sciences.
Minimum 812 years of hands-on experience in instrument-based food analysis with strong
exposure to residue testing.
Must have excellent practical knowledge of LC-MS/MS GC-MS/MS ICP-MS and related
advanced instruments.
Proven expertise in method validation uncertainty measurement and regulatory
compliance.
FSSAI Food Analyst Exam qualified (mandatory or highly preferred).
Eligible / experienced as Authorized Signatory in an NABL-accredited laboratory.
Strong leadership analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills for client interaction and technical reporting.
Proficiency in LIMS and laboratory documentation practices preferred.
Employment Type
Full Time
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