Assistant Manager - HPLC (Vitamins)
We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Assistant Manager – HPLC (Vitamins) to join our laboratory team.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in HPLC-based vitamin analysis, method development/validation, laboratory operations, quality compliance, and team management.
- Manage and oversee HPLC analysis of vitamins in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or related samples.
Perform and supervise sample preparation, instrument operation, data processing, and interpretation of chromatographic results.
Ensure effective utilization, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HPLC systems.
Handle method development, method validation, verification, and routine implementation of analytical methods for vitamin testing.
Review chromatograms, analytical data, calculations, worksheets, and test reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ensure laboratory activities are carried out in accordance with applicable SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory/accreditation requirements.
Monitor laboratory productivity, sample turnaround time, workflow, and instrument utilization.
Provide technical guidance, training, and support to analysts and other laboratory team members.
Support internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth execution of testing activities and timely delivery of results.
Drive initiatives related to continuous improvement, laboratory efficiency, quality, and data integrity.
M.Sc. or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in HPLC analysis, preferably with significant exposure to vitamin testing.
Experience working in a NABL/ISO or other regulated laboratory environment would be an advantage.