Head of Department (Biological Testing)

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Ashwamedh Engineers & Consultants, Laboratory Services Division

Head of Department (Biological Testing)

Qualifications:

Experience:

Experience in managing accredited testing laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025) is essential.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• Microbiological Analysis of Food, Water, Environmental and Pharma samples
• Molecular Biology Analysis: Pathogens, Genetically Modified Organisms
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System, Uncertainty Measurement, and Analytical Quality Control (AQC)
• Method development, validation, verification
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements: NABL, FSSAI, APEDA, EIC, BIS, EU, CODEX, Other Countries

Core Skills:

• Strong managerial and supervisory capabilities
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Effective leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Team-oriented approach with attention to detail and accountability
• Proficient in English with sound documentation and presentation skills

Preferred Training:

• Internal Audit as per ISO/IEC 17025
• Measurement of Uncertainty
• Verification/Validation of Test Methods
• Analytical Quality Control (AQC)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Microbiology and Molecular Biology laboratory
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 (NABL), FSSAI, APEDA, EIC BIS and other applicable standards/regulations
• Review analytical data, test reports, and maintain quality documentation
• Develop, validate, and verify analytical methods as per standard protocols
• Train and guide laboratory personnel in analytical and quality practices

Remuneration

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

“Application for Head of Department (Biological Testing)”