Job DescriptionJob Title:
nSenior Chemist / Group Leader – Food Testing
nLocation:
nKolkata, West Bengal
nRole Overview:
nThe Senior Chemist / Group Leader will lead analytical operations in the Food Testing laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role requires solid expertise in HPLC-based analysis, food chemistry, and method validation within a NABL accredited workplace.
nKey Responsibilities:
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Lead and supervise day-to-day operations of the Food (EFRAC) laboratoryn
Perform and oversee analysis of various food and water samples using standard methods such as BIS, FSSAI Lab Manual, FCC, AOAC, and internal laboratory methodsn
Conduct analysis of milk, oil, and fat samples as per FSSAI Lab Manual, AOAC, and IS methodsn
Perform Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) analysis (AOAC 996.06)n
Execute and supervise HPLC analysis for food parameters including additives, preservatives, vitamins, and contaminantsn
Develop, validate, and verify analytical methods as per ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL guidelinesn
Review, interpret,



and approve analytical data and reportsn

nInstrumentation & Technical Expertise:
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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 Metern
Refractometern
Tintometern
Responsible for instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshootingn

nDocumentation & Compliance:
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Ensure analytical raw data recording and integrityn
Maintain documentation in compliance with NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirementsn
Prepare SOPs, test methods, and validation protocolsn
Handle NABL audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspectionsn

nTeam & Operations Management:
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Lead, train, and mentor chemists and lab analystsn
Manage sample workflow, turnaround time (TAT), and reporting timelinesn
Ensure adherence to GLP, safety, and quality syst

📌 Senior Chemist Kolkata
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Kolkata