1,257 Lab Analyst jobs in India

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Role: Lab Analyst

Job Role ID:

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE

Job Role Variant: Lab Analyst

Manager Job Position:

Job Position ID:

Value Stream: Asset Operations

Job Family: Manufacturing

Sub-Job Family: Trainee

Grade/Level:

Location:

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To assist with various laboratory activities ensuring quality, safety, and compliance of Refinery, Petrochemical, Polymer, Elastomer, Polyester, New Energy products through meticulous testing and management of laboratory operations under the guidance of experienced lab personnel while ensuring accurate analysis, testing, and quality control of various products

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

• Assist in the collection and preparation of samples from various stages of production process including proper labelling, documentation, and sample handling and ensure integrity of samples for analysis.
• Perform routine tests and experiments on samples using laboratory instruments and equipments including chromatography, spectroscopy, titration and other analytical methods
• Record and document test results, observations and experimental data in raw data book, process register and in individual raw data book.
• Update analysed result in LIMS and inform supervisor to review and validate LIMS results.
• Detect exceptions or deviations in test results and highlight / report to concern
• Assist in the calibration, validation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure validity of test results.
• Dispose left over samples safely as per laboratory practices and procedures.
• Conduct inspection of received routine samples and distribution of samples as per type of analysis to the different sections of the laboratory.
• Proactively communicate to shift in charge for any abnormal samples or non-receipt of routine sample as per schedule.
• Workplace Safety, Audit & Compliance Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines at all times and ensure personnel as well the safety of assets
• Handle hazardous materials / chemical with outmost care and dispose as per the set guidelines/ protocols
• Keep self familiarized with the industry regulations, standards and protocols and ensure all lab activities comply with these requirements
• Policies, Processes and Procedures Conduct day to day activities in compliance with all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Keep self abreast with leading practices & trends in the industry and contribute in continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures through LEAN six sigma methodology, DMAIC analysis, 5S adherence, QCC, Kaizen, etc.

• SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS (TOP 3-5 KPI's) Compliance to ISO 17025 Quality Management System
• Quality audit score
• Zero Penalty due to Non-Compliance of Health & Safety Regulations
• Reliability of reported results
• Awareness of LIMS and SAP-QM
• Awareness various standards and compliances (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, AS9100D)

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK

Internal: Supervisor/ Manager, Lab Team, Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Team, Production Team, Research and Development Team, Health and Safety Team

External: NA

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• Education Qualifications Bachelors of Science (Chemistry) or Master of Science (Chemistry); M.Sc. Candidates will be preferred.
• Experience (Must Have & Good to Have) 0-2 years in QA/QC discipline

Functional / Behavioral competencies required to execute the role

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS

Feeder Roles:

Possible Next Role Movement: Lab Analyst

Job Title: Analyst

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Company: Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd.,

Job Summary:

Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd, a premier testing laboratory, is seeking a highly skilled and

motivated Analyst for our Water Department. The ideal candidate will oversee the

analysis of various water samples. This role requires expertise in handling advanced

analytical instruments, ensuring compliance with CPCB, ISO 17025 (NABL), and

other regulatory standards, and meticulous documentation of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analytical Testing & Quality Control:

 Perform the analysis of water samples according to standards such as IS

10500, IS 13428, IS 14543, customer-specific methods, and other regulatory

requirements.

Chemical Proximate analysis of food samples

anage the testing of wastewater, sludge & Soil samples in line with CPCB

standards and other guidelines.

nsure that all testing procedures and methods are validated, calibrated, and

maintained according to industry standards

2.Instrumentation Management:

perate and maintain advanced analytical instruments including Gas

Chromatography (GC), Flame Photometer, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR,

pH meters, conductivity meters, turbidimeters, micro balances and other basic

analytical instruments.

versee the calibration, troubleshooting, and periodic maintenance of all

instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

3. Documentation & Compliance:

aintain detailed documentation of all daily laboratory activities, analyses,

calibration logs, and quality control procedures in strict adherence to ISO

17025 (NABL) requirements.

nsure that all test reports, quality control records, and instrument

maintenance logs are accurately maintained and easily accessible for audits.

mplement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality

procedures to continuously improve laboratory operations.

4.Regulatory & Customer Engagement:

rovide technical support and expertise to customers, addressing any queries

related to test methodologies and results.

5.Process Improvement:

ontinuously review laboratory processes and workflows to identify areas for

improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

6.Reporting of Results

nter results in result sheet, review, and verify comprehensive test reports in

a timely manner, ensuring that all results are accurately documented, clearly

communicated to clients and regulatory authorities, and compliant with

industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

ducational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Environmental Science, or a related field.

 erience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an analytical

laboratory, preferably with experience in water testing.

echnical Skills:

roficient in the operation of instruments such as Gas Chromatography, Flame

Photometer, UV-Vis, FTIR and related analytical equipment.

trong knowledge of CPCB guidelines, IS standards (IS 10500, IS 13428, IS

14543).

ompliance & Documentation: Thorough understanding of ISO 17025

requirements and experience in maintaining comprehensive documentation as

• per NABL guidelines.

Job Title: AnalystLocation: Bengaluru, KarnatakaCompany: Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd.,Job Summary:Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd, a premier testing laboratory, is seeking a highly skilled andmotivated Analyst for our Water Department. The ideal candidate will oversee theanalysis of various water samples. This role requires expertise in handling advancedanalytical instruments, ensuring compliance with CPCB, ISO 17025 (NABL), andother regulatory standards, and meticulous documentation of daily activities.Key Responsibilities:1. Analytical Testing & Quality Control: Perform the analysis of water samples according to standards such as IS10500, IS 13428, IS 14543, customer-specific methods, and other regulatoryrequirements.Chemical Proximate analysis of food samples anage the testing of wastewater, sludge & Soil samples in line with CPCBstandards and other guidelines. nsure that all testing procedures and methods are validated, calibrated, andmaintained according to industry standards2. Instrumentation Management: perate and maintain advanced analytical instruments including GasChromatography (GC), Flame Photometer, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR,p H meters, conductivity meters, turbidimeters, micro balances and other basicanalytical instruments. versee the calibration, troubleshooting, and periodic maintenance of allinstruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.3. Documentation & Compliance: aintain detailed documentation of all daily laboratory activities, analyses,calibration logs, and quality control procedures in strict adherence to ISO17025 (NABL) requirements. nsure that all test reports, quality control records, and instrumentmaintenance logs are accurately maintained and easily accessible for audits. mplement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and qualityprocedures to continuously improve laboratory operations.4. Regulatory & Customer Engagement: rovide technical support and expertise to customers, addressing any queriesrelated to test methodologies and results.5. Process Improvement: ontinuously review laboratory processes and workflows to identify areas forimprovement in efficiency, accuracy, and safety.6. Reporting of Results nter results in result sheet, review, and verify comprehensive test reports ina timely manner, ensuring that all results are accurately documented, clearlycommunicated to clients and regulatory authorities, and compliant withindustry standards and regulatory requirements.Key Requirements: ducational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,Environmental Science, or a related field. erience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an analyticallaboratory, preferably with experience in water testing. echnical Skills: roficient in the operation of instruments such as Gas Chromatography, FlamePhotometer, UV-Vis, FTIR and related analytical equipment. trong knowledge of CPCB guidelines, IS standards (IS 10500, IS 13428, IS14543). ompliance & Documentation: Thorough understanding of ISO 17025requirements and experience in maintaining comprehensive documentation asper NABL guidelines.

Job Title: Analyst

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Company: Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd.,

Job Summary:

Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd, a premier testing laboratory, is seeking a highly skilled and

motivated Analyst for our Water Department. The ideal candidate will oversee the

analysis of various water samples. This role requires expertise in handling advanced

analytical instruments, ensuring compliance with CPCB, ISO 17025 (NABL), and

other regulatory standards, and meticulous documentation of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analytical Testing & Quality Control:

 Perform the analysis of water samples according to standards such as IS

10500, IS 13428, IS 14543, customer-specific methods, and other regulatory

requirements.

Chemical Proximate analysis of food samples

anage the testing of wastewater, sludge & Soil samples in line with CPCB

standards and other guidelines.

nsure that all testing procedures and methods are validated, calibrated, and

maintained according to industry standards

2.Instrumentation Management:

perate and maintain advanced analytical instruments including Gas

Chromatography (GC), Flame Photometer, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR,

pH meters, conductivity meters, turbidimeters, micro balances and other basic

analytical instruments.

versee the calibration, troubleshooting, and periodic maintenance of all

instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

3. Documentation & Compliance:

aintain detailed documentation of all daily laboratory activities, analyses,

calibration logs, and quality control procedures in strict adherence to ISO

17025 (NABL) requirements.

nsure that all test reports, quality control records, and instrument

maintenance logs are accurately maintained and easily accessible for audits.

mplement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality

procedures to continuously improve laboratory operations.

4.Regulatory & Customer Engagement:

rovide technical support and expertise to customers, addressing any queries

related to test methodologies and results.

5.Process Improvement:

ontinuously review laboratory processes and workflows to identify areas for

improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

6.Reporting of Results

nter results in result sheet, review, and verify comprehensive test reports in

a timely manner, ensuring that all results are accurately documented, clearly

communicated to clients and regulatory authorities, and compliant with

industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

ducational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Environmental Science, or a related field.

 erience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an analytical

laboratory, preferably with experience in water testing.

echnical Skills:

roficient in the operation of instruments such as Gas Chromatography, Flame

Photometer, UV-Vis, FTIR and related analytical equipment.

trong knowledge of CPCB guidelines, IS standards (IS 10500, IS 13428, IS

14543).

ompliance & Documentation: Thorough understanding of ISO 17025

requirements and experience in maintaining comprehensive documentation as

• per NABL guidelines.

Job Title: Analyst

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Company: Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd.,

Job Summary:

Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd, a premier testing laboratory, is seeking a highly skilled and

motivated Analyst for our Water Department. The ideal candidate will oversee the

analysis of various water samples. This role requires expertise in handling advanced

analytical instruments, ensuring compliance with CPCB, ISO 17025 (NABL), and

other regulatory standards, and meticulous documentation of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analytical Testing & Quality Control:

Perform the analysis of water samples according to standards such as IS

10500, IS 13428, IS 14543, customer-specific methods, and other regulatory

requirements.

Chemical Proximate analysis of food samples

Manage the testing of wastewater, sludge & Soil samples in line with CPCB

standards and other guidelines.

Ensure that all testing procedures and methods are validated, calibrated, and

maintained according to industry standards

2.Instrumentation Management:

Operate and maintain advanced analytical instruments including Gas

Chromatography (GC), Flame Photometer, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR,

pH meters, conductivity meters, turbidimeters, micro balances and other basic

analytical instruments.

Oversee the calibration, troubleshooting, and periodic maintenance of all

instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

3. Documentation & Compliance:

Maintain detailed documentation of all daily laboratory activities, analyses,

calibration logs, and quality control procedures in strict adherence to ISO

17025 (NABL) requirements.

Ensure that all test reports, quality control records, and instrument

maintenance logs are accurately maintained and easily accessible for audits.

Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality

procedures to continuously improve laboratory operations.

4.Regulatory & Customer Engagement:

Provide technical support and expertise to customers, addressing any queries

related to test methodologies and results.

5.Process Improvement:

Continuously review laboratory processes and workflows to identify areas for

improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

6.Reporting of Results

Enter results in result sheet, review, and verify comprehensive test reports in

a timely manner, ensuring that all results are accurately documented, clearly

communicated to clients and regulatory authorities, and compliant with

industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an analytical

laboratory, preferably with experience in water testing.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in the operation of instruments such as Gas Chromatography, Flame

Photometer, UV-Vis, FTIR and related analytical equipment.

Strong knowledge of CPCB guidelines, IS standards (IS 10500, IS 13428, IS

14543).

Compliance & Documentation: Thorough understanding of ISO 17025

requirements and experience in maintaining comprehensive documentation as

• per NABL guidelines.

Job Title: Analyst

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Company: Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd.,

Job Summary:

Nexus Test Labs Pvt Ltd, a premier testing laboratory, is seeking a highly skilled and

motivated Analyst for our Water Department. The ideal candidate will oversee the

analysis of various water samples. This role requires expertise in handling advanced

analytical instruments, ensuring compliance with CPCB, ISO 17025 (NABL), and

other regulatory standards, and meticulous documentation of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analytical Testing & Quality Control:

 Perform the analysis of water samples according to standards such as IS

10500, IS 13428, IS 14543, customer-specific methods, and other regulatory

requirements.

Chemical Proximate analysis of food samples

anage the testing of wastewater, sludge & Soil samples in line with CPCB

standards and other guidelines.

nsure that all testing procedures and methods are validated, calibrated, and

maintained according to industry standards

2.Instrumentation Management:

perate and maintain advanced analytical instruments including Gas

Chromatography (GC), Flame Photometer, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR,

pH meters, conductivity meters, turbidimeters, micro balances and other basic

analytical instruments.

versee the calibration, troubleshooting, and periodic maintenance of all

instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

3. Documentation & Compliance:

aintain detailed documentation of all daily laboratory activities, analyses,

calibration logs, and quality control procedures in strict adherence to ISO

17025 (NABL) requirements.

nsure that all test reports, quality control records, and instrument

maintenance logs are accurately maintained and easily accessible for audits.

mplement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality

procedures to continuously improve laboratory operations.

4.Regulatory & Customer Engagement:

rovide technical support and expertise to customers, addressing any queries

related to test methodologies and results.

5.Process Improvement:

ontinuously review laboratory processes and workflows to identify areas for

improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

6.Reporting of Results

nter results in result sheet, review, and verify comprehensive test reports in

a timely manner, ensuring that all results are accurately documented, clearly

communicated to clients and regulatory authorities, and compliant with

industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

ducational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Environmental Science, or a related field.

 erience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an analytical

laboratory, preferably with experience in water testing.

echnical Skills:

roficient in the operation of instruments such as Gas Chromatography, Flame

Photometer, UV-Vis, FTIR and related analytical equipment.

trong knowledge of CPCB guidelines, IS standards (IS 10500, IS 13428, IS

14543).

ompliance & Documentation: Thorough understanding of ISO 17025

requirements and experience in maintaining comprehensive documentation as

• per NABL guidelines.

Job Accountabilities :

• Inspection of received routine samples and distribution of samples as per type of analysis to the different sections of the laboratory. Communicate to shift in charge for any abnormal samples or non-receipt of routine sample as per schedule.
• Adherence to standard test methods or work instructions and compliance to Quality system procedures.
• Carry out required tests and confirms test results by using validation techniques before reporting for ensuring reliability of the result.
• Detect exceptions or deviations in test results and highlight / report to concern.
• Perform on-spot mitigation in emergency situation under the guidance of the shift in charge.
• Ensure effective sample management.
• Dispose left over samples safely in the identified container.
• Ensure timely entry of test results in LIMS.
• Ensure availability of analytical gears (instrument/equipment/glassware etc.) by cleaning and maintaining them for next experiment / test.
• Maintain Good housekeeping in laboratory.
• Data Management
• Proper entries of results recording in the raw data book / LIMS / process register / and maintain in individual raw data book for recording work carried out.
• HSE & other regulatory compliance
• Follow applicable HSEF procedures/ practices
• Stay aware of environmental, site, statutory, IP regulations
• Handle chemicals and tools as per safety norms
• Ensure safe working conditions.
• Report unsafe act / unsafe condition to lab management for correction.
• Learning & mentoring
• Self-initiative for trainings to enhance competencies
• Participate in external trainings and events as advised by the section head.
• Business / Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)
• Timely execution of assigned tasks
• Erratic changes in plans
• Working with multiple interface such as business, customers, operations, E&M and HSEF
• Sample management
• Exceptions or deviations in test results
• Prioritization of assigned activities
• HSEF -specific Competencies
• Fire Safety Management
• Waste Management
• Integrated Management System
• RIL HSE Management System
• HSE Policy, Principles, Standards and Procedures & Practices

Skills :

• Relevant knowledge of the test procedure and results reporting as per standard method requirement.
• Sample Handling as per category and performing analysis as per standard method.
• Knowledge of process stream samples with respect to critical results.
• Ability to learn different types of chemical / Instrumental testing.
• Effective communication for any abnormal / off spec result to Shift In-charge.

Education : B.Sc. Chemistry or Diploma Chemical engineering

Experience : Overall 3 to 7 years of experience.

Industry Preference : O&G, Refinery, Petrochemical, Polyester, Polymer, Mfg, Chemical ( Pharma Industry candidates will not be preferred ).

Job Accountabilities :

• Inspection of received routine samples and distribution of samples as per type of analysis to the different sections of the laboratory. Communicate to shift in charge for any abnormal samples or non-receipt of routine sample as per schedule.
• Adherence to standard test methods or work instructions and compliance to Quality system procedures.
• Carry out required tests and confirms test results by using validation techniques before reporting for ensuring reliability of the result.
• Detect exceptions or deviations in test results and highlight / report to concern.
• Perform on-spot mitigation in emergency situation under the guidance of the shift in charge.
• Ensure effective sample management.
• Dispose left over samples safely in the identified container.
• Ensure timely entry of test results in LIMS.
• Ensure availability of analytical gears (instrument/equipment/glassware etc.) by cleaning and maintaining them for next experiment / test.
• Maintain Good housekeeping in laboratory.
• Data Management
• Proper entries of results recording in the raw data book / LIMS / process register / and maintain in individual raw data book for recording work carried out.
• HSE & other regulatory compliance
• Follow applicable HSEF procedures/ practices
• Stay aware of environmental, site, statutory, IP regulations
• Handle chemicals and tools as per safety norms
• Ensure safe working conditions.
• Report unsafe act / unsafe condition to lab management for correction.
• Learning & mentoring
• Self-initiative for trainings to enhance competencies
• Participate in external trainings and events as advised by the section head.
• Business / Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)
• Timely execution of assigned tasks
• Erratic changes in plans
• Working with multiple interface such as business, customers, operations, E&M and HSEF
• Sample management
• Exceptions or deviations in test results
• Prioritization of assigned activities
• HSEF -specific Competencies
• Fire Safety Management
• Waste Management
• Integrated  Management System
• RIL HSE Management System
• HSE Policy, Principles, Standards and Procedures & Practices

Skills :

• Relevant knowledge of the test procedure and results reporting as per standard method requirement.
• Sample Handling as per category and performing analysis as per standard method.
• Knowledge of process stream samples with respect to critical results.
• Ability to learn different types of chemical / Instrumental testing.
• Effective communication for any abnormal / off spec result to Shift In-charge.

Education : B.Sc. Chemistry or Diploma Chemical engineering

Experience : Overall 3 to 7 years of experience.

Industry Preference : O&G, Refinery, Petrochemical, Polyester, Polymer, Mfg, Chemical ( Pharma Industry candidates will not be preferred ).