Analytical Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Job :

The Analytical Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations within the analytical laboratory, specializing in the testing of botanical, nutraceutical, and dietary supplement ingredients and finished products. This role manages routine analytical testing, method development and validation, and ensures compliance with cGMP, GLP, 21 CFR Part 111, and ISO 17025 standards. The position includes oversight of advanced analytical instrumentation, establishment and maintenance of quality systems, and enforcement of documentation and reporting practices in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Analytical Laboratory Manager also trains and supervises laboratory staff, ensuring technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and the consistent delivery of accurate and reliable results to support product testing and quality assurance.

Responsibilities :

• Method Development & Validation
• Design, develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for HPTLC, HPLC, and ICP-MS to support testing of botanical raw materials, active ingredients, and finished nutraceutical and dietary supplement products
• Implement method transfers, troubleshoot instrumentation, and ensure methods meet regulatory standards for accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and robustness
• Author and review method SOPs, validation protocols, and technical reports
• Analytical Testing & Oversight
• Supervise and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis using HPTLC, HPLC, ICP-MS, and FTIR
• Support additional testing techniques (e.g., ELISA, microbial assays) in collaboration with microbiology teams
• Conduct stability, purity, and contaminant testing (heavy metals, pesticides, adulterants) for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure all laboratory operations comply with cGMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and FDA regulations
• Oversee audit readiness, participate in internal and external audits, and implement CAPAs
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all raw data, reports, and validation records
• Leadership & Team Development
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior analysts and lab technicians
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration
• Drive efficiency and quality by implementing best practices in analytical workflows
• Laboratory Operations
• Manage equipment qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance schedules
• Oversee inventory management and ensure availability of critical reagents, standards, and consumables
• Uphold laboratory safety standards and compliance with all EH&S policies

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