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Key Responsibilities: Oversee Daily Operations: Manage the daily operations of the food testing laboratory, ensuring timely and accurate testing of food products in compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and lab procedures. Quality Control & Assurance: Establish, implement, and maintain robust quality control procedures to ensure the precision, accuracy, and reliability of test results. Oversee the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory performance. Manage the planning and successful execution of proficiency tests to maintain high standards of quality assurance. Techno-Commercial Integration: Combine technical expertise in food science with business acumen to drive growth and profitability. Support business development efforts by providing innovative solutions to clients, ensuring they receive optimal testing services that meet both their needs and industry standards. P&L & Budget Oversight: Take full responsibility for the lab's profit and loss (P&L), including overseeing the lab’s budget, managing operational expenses, and optimizing resource allocation. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase revenue, such as expanding service offerings, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Compliance & Regulatory Adherence: Ensure the laboratory complies with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation criteria (such as ISO/IEC 17025 or other local standards). Maintain and manage necessary certifications, ensuring the laboratory adheres to all regulatory guidelines required by clients and governing bodies. Qualification & Experience Master’s degree in food science / Chemistry. 20+ years of proven experience in a food laboratory environment with a focus on technical operations and governance. Experience on laboratory NABL accreditation ISO–17025:2017 and other food governing agency recognitions viz., APEDA, EIC, FSSAI, BIS and AGMARK. Technical Skills and Other Expertise Demonstrate strong interpersonal, learning, and organizational skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams / stakeholders, while adeptly managing stress, time, and people. Expertise and hands on experience of laboratory : conventional and Instrumental analysis. Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive decision-making and process improvements. Team, Lab and Cost Management. Internal & External Audit. Pesticide Residue Analysis (PRA) Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other relevant software Show more Show less
