Team Leader
ALS · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 28d ago
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About this role
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
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 – Team Leader, Proximate Analysis (Central Lab)
Position: Team Leader – Proximate Analysis
Department: Central Laboratory
Location: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Reporting To: Laboratory Manager / Operations Manager
Role Purpose
The Team Leader – Proximate Analysis will be responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Proximate Analysis section within the Central Laboratory. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant testing while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, productivity, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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 – Team Leader, Proximate Analysis (Central Lab)
Position: Team Leader – Proximate Analysis
Department: Central Laboratory
Location: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Reporting To: Laboratory Manager / Operations Manager
Role Purpose
The Team Leader – Proximate Analysis will be responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Proximate Analysis section within the Central Laboratory. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant testing while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, productivity, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise analysts and technicians involved in proximate analysis activities.
- Ensure timely testing and reporting of samples as per agreed turnaround times (TAT).
- Review and verify test data, calculations, and analytical results before release.
- Ensure compliance with ALS quality standards, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain laboratory instruments and ensure proper calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance.
- Investigate and resolve analytical issues, OOS (Out of Specification), and laboratory deviations.
- Monitor workload distribution and optimize resource utilization.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory staff to enhance technical competency and productivity.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth sample flow and project execution.
- Ensure adequate inventory of laboratory consumables, reagents, and reference standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, logbooks, worksheets, and records.
- Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) practices at all times.
- Hands-on experience in proximate analysis techniques
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and data integrity principles.
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025.
- Experience in handling laboratory instruments and troubleshooting analytical issues.
- M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Additional certifications in Quality Systems or Laboratory Management will be an advantage.
- 5 to 8 years of laboratory experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team-leading role.
- Experience in testing laboratories, pharmaceuticals, food, environmental, or related analytical industries preferred.
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.
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Skills
laboratory quality systemsproximate analysis techniquestroubleshooting analytical issuesdata integrity principlesISO/IEC17025