Laboratory Analyst

Job description

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:

·Provides analytical support to operating unit w.r.t.chemical analysis using advance instruments, and test method validations.
·Ensures all the analytical testing programs are executed in accordance with Company and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
· Effective implementation of quality control procedures to ensure products and manufacturing processes are in compliance with Company policies, procedures, practices and standards.
Key Duties/Responsibilities :

·Analytical knowledge - ingredients & finished Products Testing
·Data reporting & release of ingredients & finished products
·Statistical process control techniques
·Test method validation
·ISO-17025 implementation & sustenance
·Management system involvement & implementation
Communication Complexities :

·Good written and oral communication skills in English
Analysis :

·Test and analyse ingredients, intermediates and finished products to ensure compliance with the Company specifications.
·Analysis of Ingredients and Finished products using a range of modern techniques like high performance liquid chromatography and spectroscopy.
·Conduct capability a study for testing equipment’s & laboratory processes in accordance with Company as well as ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
·Ensure Calibration & preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments is carried out as per schedule and complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
· Participation in proficiency testing programs
· Identify, classify, and maintain documentation and sensitive information consistent with record handling and retention requirements.
·Conduct Periodic review of laboratory equipment’s, lab processes to ensure operational fitness in accordance with Company and ISO/IEC requirements
·Ensure compliance to quality, food safety and Environmental, safety & Loss Prevention program requirements when conducting analytical work and discarding materials (reagents, samples, etc.) to minimize any risks identified. 
Judgement and Decision Making :

·Key decision maker in determining whether actions are necessary to address quality issues identified as part of analytical monitoring program.
Innovation :

·Apply new technologies & measurement techniques to Improve laboratory processes & performances. 
Supervisory Responsibilities :

·Coordinate with admin and plant associates to monitor and implement GLP and GMP activities.
·Coordinate and Supervise Visitor /contractor activities related activities to ensure compliance as per Company requirement.
Qualifications/Competencies/Skills :

·Thorough Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Knowledge of using advanced analytical instruments, trouble shooting and data interpretation.
·Working knowledge and experience of Basic Microbiology, Allergan and Water testing.
·Good Knowledge of laboratory information management system, SAP functionalities including quality module.  
·Conduct review of scientific or other literature and able to apply develop and implement new analytical test methods.
·Systematic thinking and problem solving ability.
·Good IT and presentation skills- Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word.                                                                                                                               
Related Experience Requirements/Qualifications :

·Minimum 3-4 years in Quality control /Laboratory in Food / health care or Pharma company as Analyst or similar positions.
·Thorough Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Knowledge of using advanced analytical instruments, trouble shooting and data interpretation.
·Knowledge chemistry to understand composition, structure and properties of ingredients and finished products.
·Exposure on principles and techniques of basic food science and their application to the beverage industry.
·Should have experience in analytical processes using instruments such as GC, LC, Mass Spectroscopy, IC, AA, FTNIR, Particle size analysis, Water and Microbiology testing.
·Working knowledge and experience of Basic Microbiology, Allergan and Water testing.
·Should be familiar with accreditation and certification programs such as ISO17025, 9001, FSSC 22000.
·Good Knowledge of laboratory information management system, SAP functionalities including quality module.                                                                                                                                            
·Conduct review of scientific or other literature and able to apply develop and implement new analytical test methods.
·Systematic thinking and problem solving ability. 
Educational Requirements :

Postgraduate/Masters degree- M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/deg.in food science or equivalent.

Cultural Diversity :

Able to interact in English and local language internally and externally.No ethnic or cultural differences faced in this job.

Working Conditions :

·Laboratory environment. Use of chemicals and standards under good laboratory practices.
·Highly unlikely, it is possible that, this position is subject to hazards and risks associated with normal chemical testing laboratory such as noise, heat stress and hazardous chemical / ingredient exposure conditions.
Travel Requirements :

This position will be primarily based at Pune, India with minimum travelling (maximum 5% of work time under normal conditions). Trips include occasional visits or training at other concentrate plants, bottling operations and training centres.