Key Responsibilities

- Oversee testing activities for food, nutraceutical, botanical, manufacturing, stability, and R&D; samples according to established schedules.

- Manage annual testing programs and rotational marker testing activities.

- Ensure laboratory compliance with cGMP requirements, SOPs, and approved test methods.

- Support and maintain ISO 17025 accreditation and compliance standards.

- Conduct and review qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples.

- Prepare standards and reagents, and operate advanced analytical instruments, including LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, HPLC, UPLC, FTIR, and UV-Visible Spectrophotometers.

- Review Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for accuracy and compliance, and maintain associated documentation.

- Monitor calibration and preventive maintenance schedules and perform routine instrument calibration and performance verification.

- Lead investigations related to out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, and CAPA implementation with minimal supervision.

- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments, analytical methods, and testing processes.

- Identify improvement opportunities and provide technical training and guidance to junior team members.

- Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections to maintain laboratory compliance.

- Evaluate laboratory personnel on technical competency and adherence to laboratory practices.

- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to support employee growth and development.





- Plan and oversee training and cross-training programs to ensure adequate testing support and backup coverage.

- Offer technical troubleshooting support and guidance for laboratory testing challenges.

- Ensure instrument qualification activities are completed and calibration schedules are effectively maintained.

- Promote effective communication, collaboration, and a positive laboratory work workplace.

- Track and analyze laboratory testing turnaround metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.

- Lead scientific and technological innovation initiatives aimed at improving laboratory efficiency and performance.

- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively supervising QC laboratory operations.

- Hands-on experience in testing food, nutraceutical, and botanical products, including analytical troubleshooting.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Strong problem-solving abilities and ownership of assigned responsibilities.

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to develop validation protocols and generate technical reports.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across culturally diverse teams.

- Adaptability to organizational changes and evolving business requirements.

- Advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and techniques.

- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively within a team environment.

📌 Assistant Manager, Chemical Testing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Herbalife International
📍 Bengaluru