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 current products in accordance with international guidelines.
- Optimize existing analytical methods, evaluate data, and calculate Measurement Uncertainty (MU).
- Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting complex analytical challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management

- Collaborate actively with QA, Microbiology, Purchasing, HR, CRM, and Supply Chain teams to optimize productivity and support business growth.
- Enforce strict adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective preventive measures.

Qualifications:

- Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 10–12 years of hands-on experience in the chemical, AYUSH, cosmetics, or allied industries, including significant tenure in a leadership capacity.

Required Skills:

- Technical Mastery: Deep, practical expertise with advanced instrumental techniques, including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, GC-FID/ECD/HS, and HPLC/UPLC.
- Audit Readiness: Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory audits (NABL, APEDA, EIC, IOPEPC, FSSAI, Spice Board, AYUSH).
- Certifications: An FSSAI-approved Food Analyst certification is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

- Proficiency with LIMS and electronic data management systems.
- Exceptional leadership, project management, and decision-making skills under operational pressure.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities for effective cross-functional collaboration.

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