Openings for Food Labs (Proximate )-Team Leade

Job Title: Team Leader – Proximate Department

Department: Food Testing Laboratory (Proximate Analysis)
Location: Hyderabad
Reports to: Team Leader
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Team Leader for the Proximate Analysis Department in our Food Testing Laboratory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing routine proximate testing of food samples, ensuring quality control, managing a team of lab analysts, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to method development and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the Proximate Department (Moisture, Ash, Protein, Fat, Fiber, etc.).
• Allocate tasks and manage workflow of lab analysts and technicians.
• Ensure timely and accurate analysis of food samples as per standard protocols (e.g., AOAC, FSSAI, ISO).
• Review and validate test results and ensure proper documentation in LIMS or lab records.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments (e.g., muffle furnace, Soxhlet apparatus, Kjeldahl unit, moisture analyzer).
• Implement and monitor adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 guidelines.
• Train and mentor team members to enhance skills and maintain high performance.
• Prepare and review SOPs, work instructions, and risk assessments related to proximate testing.
• Support internal and external audits, participate in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with other departments for sample processing, reporting, and client queries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 8-11 years of relevant experience in proximate analysis in a food testing laboratory.
• Strong understanding of standard food testing methodologies and regulatory requirements (FSSAI, BIS, AOAC, ISO).
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and their routine maintenance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Proficient in documentation, quality management systems, and audit handling.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications:

• Training in ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Internal Auditor Certification (ISO 17025 or ISO 9001)
• HACCP/FSSAI/Food Safety related training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Shift allowance
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person