Assistant Manager

Company: Jagdamba Laboratories (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Environment & Pollution Testing
Designation: Assistant Manager – Environment Department
Location: Jaipur / Bagru, Rajasthan
Experience: 2–6 years of relevant experience in Environmental Testing / Environmental Monitoring / NABL-accredited laboratory
Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology or related discipline

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Environment Department to manage and supervise environmental testing, sampling, monitoring and reporting activities. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in environmental laboratory testing, field monitoring and ISO/IEC 17025:2017/NABL requirements.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring technically accurate testing, proper sampling and documentation, timely reporting, equipment management and compliance with applicable environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Environment Testing Department.
• Plan, supervise and execute environmental sampling and monitoring activities.
• Conduct and supervise testing of:
• Wastewater / Sewage / Effluent
• Drinking and surface water
• Ambient air quality
• Indoor air quality
• Stack emissions
• Soil
• Noise monitoring
• Other environmental samples as per laboratory scope.
• Handle field instruments such as RDS, FPS, Stack Monitoring Kit, Noise Meter, CO Analyzer, Flue Gas Analyzer and other environmental monitoring equipment.
• Ensure proper sample collection, preservation, labeling, transportation and traceability.
• Perform/review environmental chemical and instrumental testing as per applicable IS, APHA, ASTM, CPCB/SPCB and other approved methods.
• Prepare, review and verify test worksheets, calculations, observations and environmental test reports.
• Ensure testing activities are performed according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and NABL requirements.
• Maintain SOPs, test methods, quality records, equipment records and other technical documentation.
• Support method verification/validation, measurement uncertainty, quality control and proficiency testing/inter-laboratory comparison activities.
• Monitor calibration, intermediate checks and preventive maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
• Identify deviations, non-conforming work, OOS/OOT results and assist in root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• Prepare the department for NABL assessments, internal audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and standards.
• Lead and allocate work to environmental laboratory staff and field monitoring teams.
• Train junior chemists/technicians on sampling, testing, instruments, SOPs and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with clients regarding sampling schedules, technical requirements, reports and test-related queries.
• Ensure timely completion of testing and reporting while maintaining accuracy and data integrity.
• Maintain laboratory safety, housekeeping, chemical handling and 5S practices.
• Support continuous improvement of environmental testing procedures and laboratory operations.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong practical experience in Environmental Testing and Monitoring.
• Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and NABL requirements.
• Hands-on experience in water/wastewater, air, stack emission, soil and noise testing/monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling and sample preservation.
• Experience with environmental monitoring instruments and analytical laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of CPCB/SPCB requirements and applicable environmental standards.
• Understanding of method validation/verification, QC, uncertainty of measurement and proficiency testing.
• Good knowledge of laboratory documentation and technical report preparation.
• Experience in handling audits, non-conformities and CAPA.
• Good team-management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and laboratory documentation/LIMS will be an advantage.

Experience Profile

2–6 years of core experience in an environmental testing laboratory, preferably a NABL-accredited laboratory, with significant hands-on exposure to environmental sampling, monitoring, testing, documentation and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.

For an Assistant Manager-level candidate, preference can be given to someone with 4–6 years of strong environmental laboratory experience and demonstrated team-handling responsibility.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Accuracy and reliability of environmental test results.
• Timely completion of testing and reports.
• Compliance with NABL/ISO 17025:2017.
• Successful handling of internal/external audits.
• Reduction of testing errors and non-conformities.
• Proper calibration and maintenance of instruments.
• Timely completion of environmental monitoring assignments.
• Client satisfaction and technical query resolution.
• Team productivity, training and technical competency.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person