Purpose/Objective

To lead and manage Quality Assurance activities of the PMR Laboratory by ensuring accurate and timely analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and precious metal assays while maintaining compliance with ISO 17025, NABL requirements, IMS standards, safety regulations, data integrity requirements, and business turnaround commitments. The role shall drive laboratory excellence, analytical reliability, operational efficiency, method development, team capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of Role

1. Laboratory Quality Management - Ensure implementation and compliance of QA systems. - Maintain ISO 17025 and NABL accreditation requirements. - Ensure analytical data reliability and traceability. - Review and approve analytical reports. - Drive continuous quality improvements. 2. Laboratory Operations Management - Ensure effective sample receipt, tracking, preparation, testing, and reporting. - Monitor laboratory TAT and productivity. - Optimize resource utilization and laboratory capacity. - Lead troubleshooting of analytical deviations. 3. Precious Metal Analysis & Assay Control - Ensure accuracy of gold, silver, precious metal analysis. - Validate fire assay and instrumental results. - Standardize assay methodology. - Monitor repeatability and reproducibility. 4. Instrument & Method Management - Ensure calibration, qualification, and maintenance of all analytical instruments.



- Monitor method validation and uncertainty studies. - Lead procurement planning and AMC management. 5. Data Integrity & LIMS Governance - Ensure complete compliance with LIMS protocols. - Establish robust audit trails. - Prevent data integrity breaches. - Ensure accurate laboratory records. 6. NABL / ISO Audit Compliance - Lead internal and external audits. - Drive corrective and preventive actions. - Close audit observations within timelines. 7. Safety, Health & Environment - Ensure zero harm laboratory operations. - Implement secure chemical handling practices. - Ensure environmental compliance. 8. Team Management & Capability Building - Lead chemists, analysts, and support personnel. - Develop technical competencies. - Implement performance management and succession planning. 9. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization - Improve laboratory efficiency. - Reduce analysis cost and reagent consumption. - Drive digitalization and automation initiatives.

Technical Competencies

Precious Metal Assay and Analytical Chemistry,Advanced Instrumentation Knowledge,ISO 17025 NABL Compliance,LIMS and Data Integrity Management,QA Investigation and CAPA Management

Qualifications and Experience

- M. Sc. Chemistry / Metallurgical Chemistry - Experience: 12+ years in metallurgical, copper, precious metal or refinery laboratories with minimum 3–5 years in supervisory role.

📌 Associate Manager - Lab Quality (Gujarat)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Gujarat