Key Responsibilities:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supervises and mentor chemists and laboratory staff.

- Oversees scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow.

- Provides performance evaluations and feedback for the testing activities.

- Be responsible for future MS ISO/IEC 17025 scope extensions of chemical testing.

- Operational Knowledge on LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, AAS, and GC-MS/MS instruments.

- Develop and validate analytical methods for various matrices, including water samples.

- Perform sample preparation, including extraction, cleanup, and derivatization techniques.

- New Method development for various customer, research projects and regulatory requirements.

- Analyse samples using established and newly developed analytical procedures.

- Interpret and report analytical data with accuracy and precision.

- Troubleshoot instrument issues and implement preventative maintenance measures.

Required Skills, Experience:

- Excellent theoretical and practical chemical understanding and testing skills.

- Familiarity with laboratory environment, procedures, and practices.

- Excellent theoretical and practical chemical understanding and testing skills.

- Knowledge on ISO/IEC 17025 procedures and documentation is essential.

- Ability to contribute to continuous quality improvements

Regulatory Compliance:

- Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and standards.

- Knowledge on NSF, APHA, BIS & other international standards for water testing.

- Ensure that all analytical procedures and reporting adhere to regulatory guidelines.

- Participate in audits and inspections to demonstrate compliance.

Data Management and Reporting:

- Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records and documentation.

- Prepare and present analytical reports in a clear and concise manner.

- Contribute to the development and improvement of laboratory SOPs.

Collaboration and Communication:

- Collaborate effectively with other scientists and technicians.

- Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.

- Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

- Coordinate with vendors for procurement & maintenance.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry or a related field.

- Need to have 10 years of experience in NABL laboratory.

- Proven experience in analytical chemistry, with a strong background in LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, AAS, and GC-MS/MS techniques.

- Experience in water sample analysis and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Familiarity with relevant software and instrumentation.