Team Leader - Food Labs (Proximate)

You will be the Team Leader for the Proximate Analysis Department within the Food Testing Laboratory in Hyderabad. Your main responsibilities will include supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Proximate Department, managing a team of lab analysts, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of food samples, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to method development and troubleshooting. Your key tasks will involve allocating tasks to lab analysts, managing workflow, overseeing calibration and maintenance of instruments, implementing Good Laboratory Practices and ISO guidelines, training and mentoring team members, preparing SOPs and work instructions, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, along with 8-11 years of relevant experience in proximate analysis in a food testing laboratory. You must possess a strong understanding of standard food testing methodologies, regulatory requirements, and proficiency in communication, leadership, and team management skills. Preferred certifications include training in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Internal Auditor Certification, and HACCP/FSSAI/Food Safety related training. This is a full-time position with benefits such as food provided, health insurance, paid sick time, and Provident Fund. The work schedule is during the day shift with a yearly bonus and shift allowance. You will be required to work in person at the laboratory location in Hyderabad.,