Senior Analyst

Responsibilities

1. Perform complex analysis, including sample preparation, quantification and interpretation of analytical results, requiring higher expertise within the defined TAT
2. Review the results of work done by analysts for the assigned parameters.
3. Allocate daily jobs to Analysts when Team Lead is not available under TL direction; does not extend to independent allocation decisions without prior TL guidance on priorities and capacity.
4. Lead troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance planning of instruments used.
5. Assist the team leader or the reporting in charge, in conducting method development, validation, uncertainty estimation.
6. Monitor instrument utilization, downtime tracking and report the outcomes to team leader.
7. Verify requisition for routine consumables and chemicals raised by analysts
8. Report the non conformances, deviations, OOS to Team leader or manager and initiate the corrective action and root cause analysis
9. Ensure compliance with ISO/NABL requirements during audits.
10. Train and groom the trainee, junior analysts and analysts in their roles.

Decision Authority

• Approve routine analytical results before Team Lead review.
• Recommend method improvements or CAPA for deviations.

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable):

• Demonstrated review capability — has co-reviewed results for minimum parameters as secondary reviewer before Senior Analyst designation is confirmed
• LIMS proficiency- result review workflow, job allocation in LIMS
• Led minimum one OOS investigation from detection through to CAPA closure, fully documented.
• Established training track record — has formally developed and signed off minimum one junior staff member on at least two parameters.

Behavioural Expectations

• Ownership/Responsibility
• Proactive approach
• Builds a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages learning