About this role
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When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
Job Description
Job Title: Junior Chemist - Residue Team
Department: Central Laboratory - Residue Analysis
Location: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Reports To: Team Leader
Job Purpose
To perform sample preparation, extraction, analysis, data processing, and documentation for pesticide residues, contaminants, and other trace-level analytes in food, feed, and environmental samples, ensuring compliance with ALS quality systems, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform sample preparation, extraction, clean-up, and analysis of samples as per approved test methods and SOPs.
- Operate analytical instruments including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, and associated laboratory equipment.
- Carry out routine calibration, performance verification, and basic troubleshooting of instruments.
- Review chromatograms, QC data, and analytical results to ensure compliance with method acceptance criteria.
- Maintain accurate records of analytical work, calculations, worksheets, and laboratory documentation.
- Ensure adherence to laboratory quality requirements, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and ALS procedures.
- Meet assigned sample throughput and turnaround time requirements.
- Participate in method validation, verification, proficiency testing, and quality control programs.
- Report deviations, instrument breakdowns, out-of-specification results, and quality issues to the Team Leader.
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventory, and safety compliance.
- Support investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and audit activities as required.
- Follow all laboratory safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements.
Education & Qualification
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.
Experience
- 0-1 years of experience in a NABL/ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
- Freshers with relevant academic projects or internship experience in chromatography techniques may also be considered.
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.