Job Description Job Title: n Senior Chemist / Group Leader – Food Testing n Location: n Kolkata, West Bengal n n Role Overview: n 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. n n Key Responsibilities: n n Lead and supervise day-to-day operations of the Food (EFRAC) laboratory n 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 n Conduct analysis of milk, oil, and fat samples as per FSSAI Lab Manual, AOAC, and IS methods n Perform Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) analysis (AOAC 996.06) n Execute and supervise HPLC analysis for food parameters including additives, preservatives, vitamins, and contaminants n Develop, validate, and verify analytical methods as per ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL guidelines n Review, interpret, and approve analytical data and reports n n n Instrumentation & Technical Expertise: n n Hands-on experience with: n HPLC (mandatory) n GC-FID (e.g., Shimadzu 2010 Plus) n UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (e.g., Agilent) n Viscometer (Brookfield) n Density Meter n Refractometer n Tintometer n Responsible for instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting n n n Documentation & Compliance: n n Ensure analytical raw data recording and integrity n Maintain documentation in compliance with NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements n Prepare SOPs,



test methods, and validation protocols n Handle NABL audits , internal audits, and regulatory inspections n n n Team & Operations Management: n n Lead, train, and mentor chemists and lab analysts n Manage sample workflow, turnaround time (TAT), and reporting timelines n Ensure adherence to GLP, safety, and quality systems n n n Required Qualifications: n n Graduation or Similar Qualifications in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Food Technology n 6–10+ years of experience in food testing laboratories n Strong hands-on experience with HPLC (mandatory) n n n Required Skills: n n Expertise in food analysis methods (BIS, FSSAI, AOAC, FCC) n Strong knowledge of chromatography techniques (HPLC & GC) n Experience in FAME analysis and food composition testing n Familiarity with NABL accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025 n Solid documentation, audit handling, and data interpretation skills n Leadership and team management ability n n n Preferred Experience: n n Experience in EFRAC / residue / contaminant analysis n Exposure to LIMS systems n Audit-facing experience in NABL accredited la n n n How to Apply n Interested candidates may contact us or share their updated resume at the following email addresses: n n Contact: + 91 (phone hidden) n While applying, please mention “Application for Sr Chemist/Group Leader Food Lab-Kolkata” in the subject line. n Kindly include the following details along with your resume: n n Total Experience: n Current CTC: n Expected CTC: n Notice Period: n Current Location: n Are you comfortable for relocation to Kolkata: n n

📌 Senior Chemist / Group Leader - Food Testing (Kolkata)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Kolkata