ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd. is hiring for three Junior Chemist positions in Bangalore, Karnataka. The openings are in the Central Laboratory’s HPLC and Residue Analysis teams. Candidates with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline can apply, depending on the role requirements.
Freshers and candidates with 0–1 year of analytical testing laboratory experience are eligible for these opportunities. Experience with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, or food testing will be advantageous for the relevant positions.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Job Role | Junior Chemist |
| Total Openings | 3 |
| Job Location | Bangalore, India |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Experience | 0–1 year |
| Qualification | B.Sc. / M.Sc. in relevant scientific disciplines |
| Recruitment Type | Online application |
| Job Requisitions | R9916, R9911, R9913 |
Positions Available
1. Junior Chemist – HPLC Team
- Requisition ID: R9916
- Department: Central Laboratory – Chemistry
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Experience: 0–1 year
Apply here: Junior Chemist – HPLC Team
2. Junior Chemist – Residue Analysis
- Requisition ID: R9911
- Department: Central Laboratory – Residue Team
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Experience: 0–1 year
Apply here: Junior Chemist – Residue Analysis
3. Junior Chemist – Residue Team
- Requisition ID: R9913
- Department: Central Laboratory – Residue Analysis
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Experience: 0–1 year
Apply here: Junior Chemist – Residue Team
Job Responsibilities
Junior Chemist – HPLC Team
- Prepare and analyse food, feed, water, and environmental samples using HPLC and associated analytical techniques.
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC systems.
- Analyse vitamins, preservatives, sugars, organic acids, sweeteners, caffeine, colorants, and other chemical parameters.
- Review chromatograms, calibration curves, integration, and quality control data.
- Maintain analytical worksheets, test records, and instrument logbooks.
- Follow SOPs, approved test methods, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and laboratory safety procedures.
- Support method validation, verification, proficiency testing, audits, and investigations into analytical deviations.
Junior Chemist – Residue Analysis
- Perform sample receipt verification, preparation, extraction, and clean-up for residue analysis.
- Analyse pesticide residues, contaminants, and trace-level analytes using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and associated instruments.
- Operate and maintain analytical equipment and perform routine performance checks.
- Review chromatograms, analytical results, and quality control data.
- Maintain test records and laboratory documentation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
- Participate in method validation, verification, proficiency testing, and quality control programmes.
- Report instrument issues, deviations, and out-of-specification results to the Team Leader.
Junior Chemist – Residue Team
- Perform sample preparation, extraction, clean-up, and analysis using approved methods and SOPs.
- Operate LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC, and associated laboratory equipment.
- Conduct routine instrument calibration, performance verification, and basic troubleshooting.
- Review chromatograms, quality control data, and analytical results.
- Maintain accurate analytical records, calculations, worksheets, and documentation.
- Support method validation, verification, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and audit activities.
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventories, and safety compliance.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Candidates should meet the educational and experience requirements for their preferred position.
Educational qualifications:
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Food Technology or Food Science
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology, where accepted for the relevant position
- Related scientific disciplines
Experience requirements:
- 0–1 year of experience in an analytical testing laboratory.
- Freshers with relevant academic projects, internships, or chromatography experience may be considered for the applicable roles.
- Experience in food testing, residue analysis, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS/MS is an advantage, depending on the position.
Required Skills
The job descriptions emphasise the following technical competencies:
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
- Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS)
- Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
- Sample preparation, extraction, and clean-up
- Chromatogram review and analytical data processing
- Calibration and quality control
- Laboratory documentation and SOP compliance
- ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements
- Laboratory safety and equipment maintenance
The relevance of each skill depends on the selected team.
