Laboratory Manager

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7000 employees in more than 140 offices across 50 countries.

The Laboratory Manager position will have the responsibility of managing all laboratory related activities of Cotecna's laboratories falling under Kandla/ Gandhidham/ Gujarat region.

• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are fulfilled for all laboratories in Kandla/ Gandhidham/ Gujarat region.
• Ensure proper safety of staff and equipment.
• Responsible for overall functioning of the laboratory.
• Manage inventory of chemicals, consumables, equipment/instruments and record of specifications, standards, SOP, etc.
• Prepare and maintain SOP as per national & international norms.
• Ensure accuracy of tests performed and reports issued by the lab.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of record samples retained with laboratory.
• Manage maintenance of documents as per NABL/EIC-ISO 17025 requirements.
• Responsible for the purchase of lab equipment, chemicals, standards /specifications in consultation with management as per purchase procedure of the company.
• Convey new technological development to the management which helps better service delivery in a cost effective manner.
• Oversee quotation for testing, invoicing, and collection of payment from the client.
• Retention and storage of record and equipment as per requirement and company s QMS procedure.
• Ensure all equipments utilized in laboratory are timely calibrated.
• Perform testing as and when required to ensure the internal crosscheck of test results.
• Liaise with NABL/EIC for audits and accreditations.
• Guiding the Laboratory personnel of other regions w.r.t NABL/EIC and other applicable standards.
• Conduct internal audits and provide technical support to other Cotecna India labs as and when required.
• Ensure that processes needed for the ISO 17025 QMS are established, implemented and maintained for the laboratories in Delhi region.
• Train lab personnel in his respective region as and when required.
• Coordinate with Business Heads on developing testing capabilities of the laboratory as per the needs of the business.
• Manage CAPEX of the respective laboratory
• Fulfill business target as decided by management.

• Education qualification- BSc and above
• Minimum experience 5 year in laboratory management.