Assistant Manager - Lab Quality

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Quality Management Ensure implementation and compliance of QA systems. Maintain ISO 17025 and NABL accreditation requirements. Ensure analytical data reliability and traceability. Review and approve analytical reports. Drive continuous quality improvements.
• Laboratory Operations Management Ensure effective sample receipt, tracking, preparation, testing, and reporting. Monitor laboratory TAT and productivity. Optimize resource utilization and laboratory capacity. Lead troubleshooting of analytical deviations.
• Precious Metal Analysis & Assay Control Ensure accuracy of gold, silver, precious metal analysis. Validate fire assay and instrumental results. Standardize assay methodology. Monitor repeatability and reproducibility.
• Instrument & Method Management Ensure calibration, qualification, and maintenance of all analytical instruments. Monitor method validation and uncertainty studies. Lead procurement planning and AMC management.
• Data Integrity & LIMS Governance Ensure complete compliance with LIMS protocols. Establish robust audit trails. Prevent data integrity breaches. Ensure accurate laboratory records.
• NABL / ISO Audit Compliance Lead internal and external audits. Drive corrective and preventive actions. Close audit observations within timelines.
• Safety, Health & Environment Ensure zero harm laboratory operations. Implement safe chemical handling practices. Ensure environmental compliance.
• Team Management & Capability Building Lead chemists, analysts, and support personnel. Develop technical competencies. Implement performance management and succession planning.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization Improve laboratory efficiency. Reduce analysis cost and reagent consumption. Drive digitalization and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

M.Sc.

Chemistry / Metallurgical Chemistry Experience

12+ years in metallurgical, copper, precious metal or refinery laboratories with minimum 3–5 years in supervisory role.