Trainee Quality Analyst

About the Role

The Quality Analyst is responsible for maintaining and improving the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NABL requirements, and laboratory policies. The role involves monitoring quality assurance activities, ensuring technical validity of results, maintaining accreditation requirements, coordinating audits, and driving continual improvement initiatives.

Initial designation: Trainee Analyst (1 year) → Confirmation as Quality Analyst based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and NABL accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and update Quality Manual, SOPs, formats, procedures, and records.
• Control distribution, revision, and archiving of quality documents.
• Monitor implementation of laboratory policies and quality objectives.

Technical Quality Assurance

• Review analytical test records and reports for technical accuracy.
• Monitor quality control practices including blanks, standards, reference materials, duplicate analysis, and control charts.
• Verify method validation, verification, and measurement uncertainty studies.
• Monitor equipment calibration, intermediate checks, and maintenance records.

NABL Compliance Activities

• Coordinate NABL assessments, surveillance audits, and reassessments.
• Ensure timely closure of NABL and internal audit observations.
• Monitor compliance with NABL-specific requirements and policies.
• Maintain personnel competency records and training matrices.

Internal Audits & CAPA

• Plan and conduct internal audits as per established schedules.
• Investigate non-conforming work, customer complaints, and deviations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.

Proficiency Testing & Quality Control

• Coordinate participation in Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) programmes.
• Evaluate PT/ILC results and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Maintain quality indicators and performance metrics.

Continuous Improvement

• Support risk assessment and opportunity analysis activities.
• Identify areas for system improvement and process optimization.
• Assist management during Management Review Meetings (MRM).

Requirements & Tech Stack

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Science or related scientific discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a NABL accredited testing laboratory.
• Experience in Wet Chemistry and Dry Chemistry testing environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements is essential.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of NABL accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of method validation and measurement uncertainty.
• Familiarity with Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (ILC).
• Internal auditing skills.
• Excellent documentation and report review skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful maintenance of NABL accreditation.
• Timely closure of audit findings and CAPAs.
• Successful participation in PT/ILC programmes.
• Compliance with document control requirements.
• Reduction in non-conformities and quality incidents.
• Timely completion of internal audits and management reviews.

Preferred Certification

• ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Training.
• NABL Awareness Training.
• Quality Management System (QMS) training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: INR 18,000 per month (PF & ESI deductions included) for freshers, Higher salary will be based on experience.
• Opportunity for career growth in compliance-driven, research-focused environments.
• Supportive team culture fostering learning and professional development.