Position: Head of Laboratory / Lab HOD

Department: Quality Assurance / Laboratory
Location: Maheshtala, Kolkata

Key Responsibilities

- Take overall responsibility for development and management of the Laboratory.
- Develop a clear 1-year Action Plan / Roadmap for NABL accreditation and drive its execution.
- Identify gaps in infrastructure, equipment, manpower, testing capability, documentation and systems required for NABL.
- Prepare and present improvement proposals to Management and obtain necessary approval, budget and resources.
- Lead implementation of ISO/IEC 17025-based laboratory systems, procedures, documentation, calibration and traceability.
- Monitor progress against the NABL roadmap and ensure time-bound execution and closure of gaps.
- Lead and guide laboratory technicians; detailed hands-on knowledge of every test is not mandatory, but strong overall understanding of laboratory testing is required.
- Coordinate with Quality, Production and Management for laboratory development and customer requirements.

Eligibility

- Diploma/B.Tech/B.Sc./M.Sc. in Metallurgy, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.




- 8-12 years’ experience in a manufacturing/quality laboratory.
- Strong understanding of NABL / ISO 17025 requirements and laboratory management.
- Proven ability to prepare an action plan, get Management buy-in, arrange resources and execute a laboratory development project.
- Robust leadership, planning, communication and execution skills.

Critical Selection Requirement

The candidate must be capable of independently taking ownership of the existing laboratory and, through proper planning, Management buy-in and execution, making it NABL accreditation-ready within 1 year.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- Have you independently handled or led a laboratory towards NABL accreditation ?
- Have you handled calibration, traceability and control of laboratory equipment ?
- Do you have practical experience with NABL accreditation / ISO/IEC 17025 ?

Experience:

- Manufacturing Laboratory Management: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head of Manufacturing Laboratory (India)
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