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Job Title: Lab Chemist – NABL Accredited Laboratory

Industry: Food Manufacturing
Location: [Insert Location]
Reports To: Quality Control Manager / Laboratory Manager

Primary Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Testing and Analysis

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products including:

  • Soya flour & soya grit – moisture, protein, fat, fiber, ash, particle size, etc.

  • Fortified rice kernels (FRK) – vitamin and mineral content, bulk density, shelf life parameters, etc.

  • Vitamin-mineral premixes – potency, homogeneity, stability testing.

• Operate and calibrate lab instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, AAS, ICP-MS, Kjeldahl apparatus, Soxhlet extractor, etc.

2. NABL Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all lab activities comply with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 guidelines and NABL accreditation requirements.

• Maintain and update SOPs, test methods, work instructions, equipment calibration records, and test reports.

• Participate in internal audits, proficiency testing (PT), and inter-laboratory comparisons (ILC) as per NABL requirements.

3. Quality Control & Assurance

• Support production by ensuring raw materials and finished products meet defined specifications.

• Identify non-conformities and assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

• Monitor storage conditions, sample retention, and shelf-life studies.

4. Instrument Calibration & Maintenance

• Schedule and perform periodic calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments.

• Coordinate with external agencies for calibration traceability and ensure documentation is up to date.

5. Safety & Hygiene Compliance

• Follow all laboratory safety protocols, including use of PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, and emergency procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the laboratory to avoid contamination of samples.

6. Continuous Improvement & Training

• Participate in method validation, research, and development of new test methods for micronutrient analysis.

• Train junior lab staff and production team on basic lab practices, testing parameters, and food safety awareness.

7. Regulatory & Customer Support

• Assist in preparing test reports and CoAs (Certificates of Analysis) for customer deliveries.

• Support documentation required for FSSAI, WHO guidelines (for premix), and export compliance if applicable.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry / Food Technology / Biochemistry or related field.

• 2+ years experience in a food testing laboratory; experience in NABL-accredited labs preferred.

• Strong knowledge of food chemistry and micronutrient fortification.

• Familiarity with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000).

• It is a Full Time ల్యాబ్ సాంకేతిక నిపుణుడు job for candidates with 3 - 6 years of experience.