Sr. Executive

Company Description

HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. is a global leader in microbiology, cell-culture media and analytical solutions, trusted in 150+ countries for 50 years. Our cutting-edge analytical services division supports biopharma, food & beverage, environmental, and clinical research clients with advanced mass-spectrometry testing.

Role Description

We are hiring a Sr. Executive – LC-MS & GC-MS Operations to lead day-to-day instrument management, method development, and data review for our high-throughput analytical lab. You will be the go-to technical expert, mentor junior chemists, and ensure ISO/NABL/FDA compliance across projects.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Method Development & Validation

• Design and optimize quantitative/qualitative LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS assays (Orbitrap, Triple Quad, Q-TOF).

• Prepare validation protocols (ICH Q2 R2, USP <621>).

• Instrument Ownership

• Daily calibration / tuning, performance checks, preventive maintenance.

• Troubleshoot hardware & software issues; liaise with OEM engineers.

• Sample & Data Management

• Review worklists, run sequences, process data in Xcalibur, MassLynx, Analyst, or equivalent.

• Approve raw data, QA/QC charts, and final COA reports.

• Regulatory & Compliance

• Maintain electronic logbooks, SOPs, and deviation/CAPA records to NABL 17025 & 21 CFR Part 11 standards.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Team Leadership

• Train analysts on sample prep (SPE, QuEChERS, protein precipitation), instrument best-practices, and safety.

• Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.

🎓 Qualifications

• M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.

• 5 + years hands-on LC-MS/MS & GC-MS/MS experience in pharma, CRO, or food/environment labs.

• Proven track record in method validation, troubleshooting, and regulatory audits.

• Strong grasp of chrom-MS software, LIMS, and data-integrity principles (ALCOA+).

• Excellent communication, project-management, and mentoring skills.