Job Title: Senior Analyst – ICP-MS/MS
Department: Water Testing & Environmental Analysis Location: Mumbai, India
Reporting To: Technical Manager / Director of Testing
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Analyst – ICP-MS/MS to strengthen our Water Testing and Environmental Analysis division. The incumbent will lead elemental and heavy metal analysis across a wide range of water and environmental matrices, ensuring compliance with national and international regulatory standards. This is a technically demanding role suited to a professional with deep expertise in trace metal analysis, environmental sampling protocols, and accredited laboratory operations under ISO 17025:2017 / NABL frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Instrumentation & Analysis
Operate and maintain ICP-MS/MS instruments for the quantification of trace and ultra-trace level metals and metalloids in drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil leachates, effluents, and sediment digests
Analyse regulated parameters including but not limited to: As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni, Se, Sb, Ba, Be, Tl, U, and speciated forms (e.g., Cr(VI), As(III)/As(V)) as applicable
Apply appropriate MS/MS reaction cell modes (O₂, NH₃, He) to manage polyatomic interferences common in complex environmental matrices
Execute sample digestion (microwave-assisted acid digestion per EPA 3051A/3052, aqua regia) and ensure contamination-free preparation in a clean-room or trace-metal-clean environment
Perform method calibration, internal standard correction (Sc, Ge, In, Bi, Rh), and matrix-matched calibration for high-TDS environmental samples
Method Development & Validation
Develop and validate analytical methods for water and environmental samples in accordance with IS 3025, APHA (Standard Methods), EPA 200.8, ISO 17294-2, and FSSAI / MoEFCC frameworks
Conduct full method validation including LOD, LOQ,



linearity, accuracy (spike recovery), precision, matrix effects, and ruggedness
Troubleshoot matrix-specific interference issues (e.g., chloride-rich coastal effluents, high-iron groundwater, industrial discharge matrices)
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
Maintain all records in line with ISO 17025:2017 and NABL accreditation requirements
Prepare and review test reports, certificates of analysis (CoA), and raw data packages for regulatory submissions
Support preparation and response to NABL and MoEFCC/CPCB-related audits, including CAPA documentation
Participate in proficiency testing (PT) schemes and inter-laboratory comparison programs relevant to water and environmental testing (e.g., NABL-recognised PT providers)
Draft, review, and revise SOPs and work instructions in alignment with quality management system requirements
Team & Coordination
Guide and train junior analysts on ICP-MS/MS operation, safe handling of corrosive acids, and environmental sample handling protocols
Coordinate with the sampling team on field sample collection, preservation, and chain-of-custody compliance
Liaise with the Quality Team and client-facing teams on TAT, reporting queries, and regulatory interpretation
Support business development with technical capability inputs for tenders, government agency empanelments, and client audits
Qualifications & Experience
M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or Applied Chemistry (Ph.D. or M.Tech preferred)




4–6 years of hands-on ICP-MS or ICP-MS/MS experience in an environmental, water testing, or government-accredited laboratory
Demonstrated experience with environmental regulatory frameworks: BIS 10500, IS 3025, CPCB effluent standards, EPA 200.8, APHA Standard Methods
Working knowledge of sample preservation protocols, field blank practices, and contamination control in environmental sampling
Familiarity with NABL-accredited laboratory documentation and audit readiness
Preferred Skills
Experience with speciation analysis (Cr, As, Se) using IC-ICP-MS or reaction cell-based discrimination
Exposure to ICP-OES as a complementary technique for major ions and higher-concentration matrices
Knowledge of soil/sediment digestion and total recoverable metals analysis per EPA/ISO protocols
Proficiency in instrument software (MassHunter, Syngistix, or equivalent) and LIMS-based data entry and reporting
Understanding of MoEFCC, CPCB, and state pollution control board (SPCB) regulatory reporting requirements
Key Competencies
Rigorous approach to data integrity, contamination control, and trace-level cleanliness
Strong regulatory awareness across BIS, EPA, ISO, and CPCB frameworks
Ability to manage multiple sample batches and meet regulatory TAT commitments
Clear technical report writing for government, industrial, and institutional clients
Team-oriented team player with mentoring capability for junior staff
What We Offer
Work within a NABL/ISO 17025:2017 accredited multi-division laboratory with a dedicated Water Testing and Environmental division
Exposure to a diverse client base spanning municipal utilities, industrial effluent generators, infrastructure projects, and government regulatory bodies
Involvement in empanelment projects with CPCB, MoEFCC, and state pollution control boards
Competitive compensation with growth into technical leadership roles

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