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 setting. /n /n Key Responsibilities: /n /n
- Lead and supervise day-to-day operations of the Food (EFRAC) laboratory
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- 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
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- Conduct analysis of milk, oil, and fat samples as per FSSAI Lab Manual, AOAC, and IS methods
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- Perform Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) analysis (AOAC 996.06)
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- Execute and supervise HPLC analysis for food parameters including additives, preservatives, vitamins, and contaminants
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- Develop, validate, and verify analytical methods as per ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL guidelines
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- Review, interpret, and approve analytical data and reports
/n /n /n Instrumentation & Technical Expertise: /n /n
- Hands-on experience with:
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- HPLC (mandatory)
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- GC-FID (e.g., Shimadzu 2010 Plus)
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- UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (e.g., Agilent)
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- Viscometer (Brookfield)
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- Density Meter
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- Refractometer
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- Tintometer
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- Responsible for instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
/n /n /n Documentation & Compliance: /n /n
- Ensure analytical raw data recording and integrity
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- Maintain documentation in compliance with NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
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- Prepare SOPs, test methods,
and validation protocols
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- Handle NABL audits , internal audits, and regulatory inspections
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- Lead, train, and mentor chemists and lab analysts
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- Manage sample workflow, turnaround time (TAT), and reporting timelines
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- 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
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- 6–10+ years of experience in food testing laboratories
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- Strong hands-on experience with HPLC (mandatory)
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- Expertise in food analysis methods (BIS, FSSAI, AOAC, FCC)
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- Strong knowledge of chromatography techniques (HPLC & GC)
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- Experience in FAME analysis and food composition testing
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- Familiarity with NABL accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025
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- Strong documentation, audit handling, and data interpretation skills
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- Leadership and team management ability
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- Experience in EFRAC / residue / contaminant analysis
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- Exposure to LIMS systems
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- 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
[email protected] /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
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- Notice Period:
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- Current Location:
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- Are you comfortable for relocation to Kolkata:
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📌 Senior Chemist / Group Leader - Food Testing (Kolkata)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Kolkata