Department: Instrumentation / Analytical Chemistry
Industry: FMCG Testing Laboratory – Food & Agriculture Testing
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry or relevant postgraduate qualification.

1. Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Senior LC-MS Instrumentation Specialist to manage and operate advanced Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instruments in our FMCG testing laboratory. The candidate will be responsible for analytical method development, method validation, sample analysis, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards and regulatory requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Instrument Operation & Maintenance

- Independently operate and maintain LC-MS/MS instruments for routine and complex analytical testing.
- Perform instrument calibration, tuning, optimization, and performance verification.
- Handle preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and instrument performance monitoring.
- Maintain instrument logs, maintenance records, and calibration documentation.

B. Analytical Testing & Method Development

- Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using LC-MS/MS.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of food, beverage, agricultural, and FMCG samples.
- Analyze pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, mycotoxins, contaminants, and other chemical residues.
- Handle sample preparation techniques, including extraction, cleanup, and filtration.
- Perform method verification, recovery studies, precision, accuracy, linearity, LOD, and LOQ assessments.

C. Data Analysis & Reporting

- Process and interpret chromatograms, mass spectra, and analytical results.
- Review calibration curves, retention times, ion ratios, and quality control results.
- Prepare accurate analytical reports within defined turnaround times.
- Identify deviations and ensure appropriate corrective actions.

D. Quality & Compliance





- Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and NABL laboratory requirements.
- Follow FSSAI guidelines and applicable regulatory testing requirements.
- Maintain SOPs, test records, equipment records, and quality documentation.
- Participate in internal audits, external assessments, proficiency testing, and inter-laboratory comparisons.

E. Laboratory Coordination

- Coordinate with the Sample Preparation, Wet Chemistry, Microbiology, and Quality teams.
- Guide and train junior chemists and instrumentation personnel.
- Monitor testing schedules and ensure timely completion of analytical assignments.
- Report instrument-related issues and testing progress to the reporting manager.

3. Technical Skills Required

- Strong hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS instrumentation.
- Knowledge of HPLC, UHPLC, and mass spectrometry principles.
- Experience with triple quadrupole mass spectrometers and MRM analysis.
- Knowledge of ESI/APCI ionization techniques.
- Proficiency in analytical software, data acquisition, and processing.
- Experience in pesticide residue, veterinary drug, mycotoxin, and food contaminant analysis.
- Knowledge of analytical method validation and uncertainty of measurement.
- Valuable understanding of laboratory quality management systems.

4. Educational Qualification

- M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Additional certification or training in LC-MS/MS instrumentation will be an added advantage.

5. Experience

- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS instrumentation.
- Preference for candidates with experience in NABL-accredited food testing laboratories, FMCG testing laboratories, or analytical research laboratories.
- Experience in food safety and regulatory testing will be an added advantage.

6. Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage laboratory operations.
- Valuable documentation and technical reporting skills.
- Team coordination and problem-solving abilities.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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