Lab QC (Quality Check) Head

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Amitex - Agro Products Pvt. Ltd

Role Summary:

Lab QC Head

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control & Laboratory Management

·       Lead and manage QC laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

·       Implement and monitor testing protocols for chemical, microbiological, physicochemical, and PCR-based analyses.

·       Ensure strict compliance with national and international standards such as FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, and GMP.

·       Review and approve analytical reports, COAs (Certificates of Analysis), and quality documentation.

·       Develop, validate, and improve laboratory testing methods.

2. R&D and Product Innovation

·       Lead R&D initiatives for new product development and product improvement projects.

·       Conduct research on ingredient functionality, nutritional analysis, product stability, and shelf-life studies.

·       Evaluate new raw materials, additives, and processing technologies to optimize product quality.

·       Collaborate with production and marketing teams on formulation improvements and innovations.

3. Leadership & Team Development

·       Supervise, train, and mentor QC analysts, R&D chemists, and microbiologists.

·       Ensure continuous skill development through workshops, training, and updated lab methodologies.

·       Assign responsibilities, review performance, and ensure high productivity within the lab team.

4. Compliance, Safety & Documentation

·       Maintain complete documentation of all quality-related activities, including SOPs, test procedures, and validation records.

·       Ensure laboratory safety protocols, calibration schedules, and maintenance of instruments (HPLC, GC, PCR, spectrophotometers, incubators, etc.)

·       Interact with third-party labs, regulatory bodies, and auditors during inspections and certifications.

5. Cross-Department Collaboration

·       Work closely with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to address quality-related issues.

·       Provide technical expertise for process troubleshooting and corrective actions.

·       Participate in root-cause analysis and establish CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions).

Key Skills & Technical Expertise:

laboratory analysis

HPLC, GC, PCR systems, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, and microbiology equipment

FSSAI, ISO 17025, BRC, HACCP, GMP

·       Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

·       Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication abilities.

·       Ability to drive innovation and quality improvements across the organization.

Qualifications:

Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry

20 years

·       Proven track record of leading QC labs and managing R&D operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

·       Quality compliance and audit success rate

·       Accuracy and reliability of laboratory results

·       Timely completion of QC and R&D projects

·       Efficiency and performance of lab team

·       Reduction in quality defects and customer complaints

·       Successful development of new/improved products

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Head HR

hr@amitexindia.com

Mumbai