The Manager of the Instrument Lab is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations and instrumental analysis. This position demands a strategic mindset, technical excellence, and a rigorous commitment to global regulatory standards. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable analytical results while driving continuous improvement, method development, and lab modernization to support business growth and quality control.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Provide strategic direction for lab operations, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive the modernization of lab capabilities by implementing new technologies, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), and digital tools to enhance efficiency.
• Manage laboratory budgets, capital procurement, and resource allocation.

Operational & Team Management
• Supervise daily testing operations to ensure the timely and accurate release of analytical results.
• Manage operational resources,



including manpower planning, consumable procurement, and equipment maintenance.
• Review reports, authorize results, and resolve complex technical queries.
• Mentor, evaluate, and develop a diverse team of analysts, chemists, and assistant managers, fostering a culture of safety, high performance, and accountability.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance
• Ensure strict adherence to global quality and regulatory standards (GLP, ISO 17025:2017, EIC, APEDA, FSSAI, Tea Board, IOPEPC, AYUSH, AGMARK, Spice Board).
• Lead laboratory readiness for internal, external, and customer audits.
• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical reports, deviations, Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

Method Development & Validation
• Oversee method development, validation, and technology transfer for recent products in accordance with international g

📌 Instrumentation Specialist (Jodhpur)
🏢 Cultivator Natural Products Private
📍 Jodhpur