34 Lab Manager jobs in India

JOB DETAILS

Position Overview

The Laboratory Manager will lead a specialized safety laboratory dedicated to evaluating process hazards and material risks within chemical manufacturing. This role ensures the safe design and operation of processes by overseeing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and providing technical recommendations. The manager will partner with chemists, engineers, and safety professionals, while also representing the company in industry forums such as DIERS (Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and guide laboratory staff, setting performance goals and overseeing development.
• Design and oversee experiments to evaluate thermal and process safety hazards.
• Perform and review calculations for emergency relief venting, external fire exposure, and physical property estimations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 and API 520 methodologies.
• Analyze test data and prepare clear, actionable technical reports.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHAs), incident investigations, and worst-case scenario assessments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, databases, and records; ensure calibration and reliability of instruments.
• Act as a technical liaison for DIERS and other external safety networks.
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on hazard evaluation practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in process safety or chemical safety (preferred but not required).
• Experience in a laboratory management or process safety role.
• Knowledge of safety compliance standards, risk management methodologies, and industry guidelines (DIERS, NFPA, API).
• Strong technical background in process safety and hazard evaluation .
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and safety data analysis .
• Familiarity with emergency relief design (DIERS methodology) and regulatory standards such as NFPA 30 and API 520 .
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical safety recommendations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing laboratory staff.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Manager will lead a specialized safety laboratory dedicated to evaluating process hazards and material risks within chemical manufacturing. This role ensures the safe design and operation of processes by overseeing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and providing technical recommendations. The manager will partner with chemists, engineers, and safety professionals, while also representing the company in industry forums such as DIERS (Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and guide laboratory staff, setting performance goals and overseeing development.
• Design and oversee experiments to evaluate thermal and process safety hazards.
• Perform and review calculations for emergency relief venting, external fire exposure, and physical property estimations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 and API 520 methodologies.
• Analyze test data and prepare clear, actionable technical reports.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHAs), incident investigations, and worst-case scenario assessments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, databases, and records; ensure calibration and reliability of instruments.
• Act as a technical liaison for DIERS and other external safety networks.
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on hazard evaluation practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in process safety or chemical safety (preferred but not required).
• Experience in a laboratory management or process safety role.
• Knowledge of safety compliance standards, risk management methodologies, and industry guidelines (DIERS, NFPA, API).
• Strong technical background in process safety and hazard evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and safety data analysis.
• Familiarity with emergency relief design (DIERS methodology) and regulatory standards such as NFPA 30 and API 520.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical safety recommendations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing laboratory staff.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Manager will lead a specialized safety laboratory dedicated to evaluating process hazards and material risks within chemical manufacturing. This role ensures the safe design and operation of processes by overseeing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and providing technical recommendations. The manager will partner with chemists, engineers, and safety professionals, while also representing the company in industry forums such as DIERS (Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and guide laboratory staff, setting performance goals and overseeing development.
• Design and oversee experiments to evaluate thermal and process safety hazards.
• Perform and review calculations for emergency relief venting, external fire exposure, and physical property estimations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 and API 520 methodologies.
• Analyze test data and prepare clear, actionable technical reports.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHAs), incident investigations, and worst-case scenario assessments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, databases, and records; ensure calibration and reliability of instruments.
• Act as a technical liaison for DIERS and other external safety networks.
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on hazard evaluation practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in process safety or chemical safety (preferred but not required).
• Experience in a laboratory management or process safety role.
• Knowledge of safety compliance standards, risk management methodologies, and industry guidelines (DIERS, NFPA, API).
• Strong technical background in process safety and hazard evaluation .
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and safety data analysis .
• Familiarity with emergency relief design (DIERS methodology) and regulatory standards such as NFPA 30 and API 520 .
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical safety recommendations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing laboratory staff.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Chemistry. A degree in veterinary science/ food science and specialization in nutrition will be preferred.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Manager will lead a specialized safety laboratory dedicated to evaluating process hazards and material risks within chemical manufacturing. This role ensures the safe design and operation of processes by overseeing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and providing technical recommendations. The manager will partner with chemists, engineers, and safety professionals, while also representing the company in industry forums such as DIERS (Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and guide laboratory staff, setting performance goals and overseeing development.
• Design and oversee experiments to evaluate thermal and process safety hazards.
• Perform and review calculations for emergency relief venting, external fire exposure, and physical property estimations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30 and API 520 methodologies.
• Analyze test data and prepare clear, actionable technical reports.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHAs), incident investigations, and worst-case scenario assessments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, databases, and records; ensure calibration and reliability of instruments.
• Act as a technical liaison for DIERS and other external safety networks.
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on hazard evaluation practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in process safety or chemical safety (preferred but not required).
• Experience in a laboratory management or process safety role.
• Knowledge of safety compliance standards, risk management methodologies, and industry guidelines (DIERS, NFPA, API).
• Strong technical background in process safety and hazard evaluation .
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and safety data analysis .
• Familiarity with emergency relief design (DIERS methodology) and regulatory standards such as NFPA 30 and API 520 .
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical safety recommendations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing laboratory staff.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Position

Manager - Validation Lab

Location

Baroda

Reporting To (Position)

Corporate Quality Head

Job Description

Define Quality and Reliability Engineering Standards for all Product Lines to meet key organization deliverables and exceed Consumer expectations.

Lead and Manage all the validation lab activities w.r.t scheduling, planning, equipment’s, validation plan, utilization, calibration, maintenance, etc

Make Validation protocols w.r.t equipment WI, SOPs, Test plans & procedures as per BIS/ internal test standards across all product categories.

Creating and maintaining documentation & requirements for validation. Authenticate & report the tests results basis acceptance/ rejection Criteria.

Ensure the lab operates in a validated environment that meets regulatory requirements.

List The Duties and Responsibilities

(That are significant in achieving the objectives of the job)

Collaborate with the stakeholders to ensure products are validated as per plan. To identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Develop and maintain KPIs to track the effectiveness of validation lab and ensure conformance to BIS/ BEE standards.

Utilize data analytics to provide actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and improve conformance.

Analyse existing processes and workflows, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to increase efficiency and productivity.

Provide training and support to testing teams/ staff to optimize the usage of equipment’s, instruments and processes.

Experience Required

10-12 years of experience in Testing, Validation as per BIS/ BEE standards especially in consumer durable industry.

Strong knowledge of National as well as international standards

Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Good communication and project management skills.

Ability to collaborate across departments and manage change in a fast-paced environment

Academia

B.E/ B Tech - Mechanical/ Electrical

Key Responsibilities:

Lab Infrastructure & Setup:

• Manage lab setups, including hardware, software, network configurations, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure lab environments meet validation needs and comply with global team and IT infrastructure guidelines.

Asset & Inventory Management:

• Oversee lab asset lifecycle, from procurement to decommissioning, maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Facilitate asset audits and manage equipment movement in compliance with organizational policies.

Operational Support & Coordination:

• Support annual lab shutdown activities and coordinate with validation teams for lab visits and technical demos.
• Ensure lab safety, compliance, and readiness for internal or external audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience managing engineering labs in hardware/software validation environments
• Strong understanding of lab infrastructure, hands-on experience with calibration tools, and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functionally and communicate effectively
• Preferred: Experience with LIMS, asset tracking tools, ITSM systems, embedded platforms, and knowledge of lab safety standards

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