Analyst (Environment)

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Execution
• Plan and establish daily / weekly work schedules for the Environment Laboratory team to ensure timely completion of sample testing within the stipulated Turn-Around-Time (TAT).
• Perform analysis of allotted samples as per prescribed methods, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure all test results are accurate, validated, and entered in the sample management software within the defined TAT.
• Supervision & Quality Review
• Supervise analytical activities carried out by team members, review and cross-check raw data, validate and sign job sheets.
• Guide analysts in troubleshooting analytical challenges and demonstrate test methods when required.
• Support method validation and research activities to enhance laboratory testing scope.
• Quality Management & Compliance
• Assist the Section In-Charge in reviewing, maintaining, and updating technical and quality documents in accordance with ISO / IEC 17025, QMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits / assessments by customers, accreditation bodies, or regulatory authorities.
• Support in closing non-conformances and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Follow 5S principles to maintain an organized and safe laboratory environment.
• Training & Competency Development
• Assist in planning and conducting training sessions on quality and technical aspects to enhance staff competency.
• Evaluate and ensure technical competency of testing personnel, maintaining related competency records.
• Equipment & Calibration Management
• Perform and document in-house calibration, performance, and intermediate checks of laboratory instruments.
• Handle troubleshooting, breakdowns, and maintenance coordination for instruments and equipment.
• Assist in preparing annual calibration schedules and maintain calibration certificates for all equipment.
• Sample & Material Management
• Ensure proper storage, retention, and disposal of samples, chemicals, and laboratory waste as per standard procedures.
• Maintain reference materials, standards, and records for preparation of intermediate and working stocks.
• Reporting & Feedback
• Provide monthly feedback to the Section In-Charge regarding section performance, progress, and requirements.
• Report any deviations, non-conformances, or challenges affecting laboratory performance in a timely manner.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Environmental / Analytical / Industrial Chemistry) or any equivalent degree with specialization in Environmental Science.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in an environmental testing laboratory or related analytical field.

Technical Skills

Skills Required

Analytical Techniques