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 workplace.

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 foo

📌 Senior Chemist (Kolkata)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Kolkata