AAS/ICPMS Analyst

Role & responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine elemental analysis using AAS.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and calibration solutions as per approved SOPs.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain AAS instruments.
• Perform analysis of metals/elements such as Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, etc., as applicable.
• Follow approved test methods, SOPs, specifications, and pharmacopoeial/standard methods.
• Conduct instrument suitability, calibration, system checks, and performance verification.
• Record analytical observations and results accurately in worksheets, logbooks, and laboratory systems.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, NABL/ISO 17025 and internal quality requirements.
• Investigate abnormal results, deviations, OOS/OOT results, and analytical discrepancies.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of instruments.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team regarding analytical results and documentation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of samples and chemicals.
• Participate in method verification/validation and laboratory quality-control activities.
• Maintain laboratory safety and housekeeping standards.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in AAS operation and elemental analysis.
• Good knowledge of sample digestion and preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of calibration curves, standards, blanks, controls, and analytical calculations.
• Understanding of GLP, GMP, NABL and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic AAS-related issues.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and laboratory documentation