Company: Devashish Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Job Location: Administrative Office, Mumbai
Travel Requirement: Occasional travel to Silvassa manufacturing/testing laboratories
Experience: 2–3 Years of relevant experience
Qualification: MSc in Polymer Science / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry or a related discipline
Department: Quality Assurance / Accreditation / Compliance

Job Summary

Devashish Polymers Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a technically competent and detail-oriented Research & Accreditation Executive with proven hands-on experience in NABL accreditation of testing laboratories, preferably in the polymer, rubber, plastics, or materials testing industry.

The candidate must have practical experience in handling NABL accreditation requirements, preparing and filing accreditation applications, coordinating NABL assessments and audits, addressing audit observations and non-conformities, and implementing the corrective measures required to obtain and maintain accreditation.

The role will be based at the Mumbai administrative office, with periodic visits to the Silvassa manufacturing/testing facility to implement, review, and maintain laboratory quality systems.

Candidates with only theoretical knowledge of NABL or general quality assurance experience will not be preferred. Prior practical involvement in NABL accreditation, laboratory assessments, audit preparation, and compliance implementation is essential.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- MSc in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in NABL accreditation, laboratory quality management, quality assurance, or testing laboratory compliance.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in obtaining, implementing, or maintaining NABL accreditation for a testing laboratory.
- Practical knowledge of the NABL accreditation process, application requirements, applicable documentation, assessment procedures, and compliance obligations.
- Experience in preparing laboratories for NABL audits, coordinating with assessors, responding to observations, and ensuring closure of non-conformities.
- Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and its implementation in testing laboratories.
- Understanding of ILAC guidelines and applicable NABL policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. NABL Accreditation Management

- Independently coordinate and manage the end-to-end NABL accreditation process for polymer/rubber testing laboratories.
- Prepare, review, and submit NABL accreditation applications and supporting documentation through the applicable NABL procedures and online portal.
- Identify applicable accreditation requirements, testing disciplines, test methods, and proposed scope of accreditation.
- Ensure that all required documents, records, technical information,



and quality system procedures are complete and compliant before application submission and assessment.
- Track application status, assessment schedules, documentation requirements, assessor observations, and accreditation-related deadlines.
- Coordinate activities required for initial accreditation, scope extension, renewal, surveillance, and reassessment, as applicable.
- Ensure timely completion of all accreditation-related filings, submissions, clarifications, and follow-up actions.

2. NABL Audit Preparation and Handling

- Have practical experience in preparing for and handling NABL assessments and audits.
- Coordinate pre-assessment activities, document reviews, laboratory readiness checks, and internal audits.
- Ensure that laboratory infrastructure, equipment, testing facilities, technical personnel, and quality documentation are ready for assessment.
- Coordinate directly with NABL assessors and relevant laboratory personnel during assessments and follow-up activities.
- Understand NABL audit observations and non-conformities, determine the corrective measures required, and coordinate their implementation.
- Prepare responses to assessment findings, including root-cause analysis, corrective action plans, supporting evidence, and effectiveness verification.
- Follow up on pending observations and ensure timely submission of satisfactory evidence for closure.
- Maintain complete records of assessments, audit findings, corrective actions, and accreditation correspondence.

3. Accreditation Documentation and Quality System Implementation

- Prepare, review, update, and maintain the Quality Manual, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, formats, registers, and other documents required under the applicable quality management system.
- Ensure proper implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in laboratory operations.
- Maintain document control, record control, personnel competency records, equipment calibration records, and testing-related documentation.
- Ensure that testing methods are verified or validated, as applicable, and that measurement traceability and measurement uncertainty requirements are addressed where relevant.
- Maintain records of proficiency testing (PT) and/or interlaboratory comparisons (ILC), as applicable to the laboratory's accreditation requirements.
- Monitor compliance with applicable NABL requirements, relevant ILAC guidance, and laboratory procedures.

4. Non-Conformity Management and Corrective Actions





- Identify gaps between existing laboratory practices and applicable NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
- Conduct or coordinate gap assessments and recommend practical measures required to achieve accreditation readiness.
- Manage non-conformities through root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive measures where applicable, implementation records, and effectiveness checks.
- Maintain a corrective action tracker and ensure timely closure of outstanding issues.
- Recommend improvements to laboratory processes, documentation, testing practices, and quality management systems.

5. Laboratory Coordination and Implementation

- Coordinate with the Silvassa laboratory, production team, testing personnel, and management to implement accreditation requirements.
- Periodically visit the manufacturing/testing facility to conduct compliance reviews, internal audits, documentation checks, and laboratory readiness assessments.
- Verify the availability and suitability of testing equipment, calibration status, reference standards, test methods, environmental conditions, and competent personnel, as applicable.
- Ensure that the laboratory follows approved procedures and maintains reliable, traceable testing records.
- Prepare periodic updates for management on accreditation status, pending actions, audit readiness, and compliance gaps.

Essential Skills and Competencies

- Strong practical knowledge of NABL accreditation procedures and laboratory assessment requirements.
- Ability to independently manage accreditation documentation, application submissions, audit preparation, and assessment follow-up.
- Experience in handling NABL audits and coordinating closure of non-conformities.
- Ability to identify accreditation gaps and implement the necessary corrective measures.
- Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, document control, internal audits, CAPA, equipment calibration, and measurement traceability.
- Solid documentation, coordination, analytical, and follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in preparing audit reports, compliance records, corrective action responses, and accreditation submissions.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in NABL-accredited or accreditation-seeking laboratories involved in polymer, rubber, plastics, elastomers, raw materials, or related material testing will be preferred.

Important Candidate Requirement

Candidates must have actual experience in handling NABL accreditation and audits, not merely familiarity with accreditation standards. The selected candidate should understand the practical sequence of accreditation activities, required documentation and filings, preparation for assessment, responses to audit findings, corrective action implementation, and ongoing maintenance of accreditation.

Work Location: In person – Mumbai, with periodic travel to Silvassa.

Work Location: In person

📌 Research & Accreditation Associate – Polymer /Rubber Testing (Santacruz, Mumbai)
🏢 DEVASHIS POLYMER
📍 Santacruz, Mumbai