Jr.Chemist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026. ALS scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Description
Job Title: Junior Chemist - Residue Analysis
Department: Central Laboratory - Residue Team
Location: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
Reporting To: Team Leader / Section in charge - Residue Laboratory
Job Purpose
To perform sample preparation, analysis, data review, and documentation for pesticide residues, , contaminants, and related parameters using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and other analytical techniques in compliance with ALS quality requirements, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform sample receipt verification, preparation, extraction, and clean-up of food, feed, environmental, and related matrices for residue analysis.
- Conduct analysis of pesticide residues, contaminants, and other trace-level analytes using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and associated analytical instruments.
- Operate, maintain, and perform routine performance checks and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Review chromatograms, analytical data, and QC results to ensure compliance with method acceptance criteria.
- Prepare worksheets, record test data, and maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ALS quality procedures.
- Follow approved test methods, SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
- Ensure completion of analysis within agreed turnaround times while maintaining data quality and integrity.
- Participate in method validation, method verification, proficiency testing, and quality control programs as assigned.
- Report instrument issues, deviations, out-of-specification results, and quality concerns to the Team Leader.
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventories, and consumable stocks.
- Support internal audits, external audits, accreditation assessments, and customer audits.
- Adhere to laboratory safety, health, environmental, and ALS compliance requirements.
Qualification
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related science discipline.
Experience
- 0-1 years of experience in analytical testing laboratories.
- Experience in residue analysis, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, or food testing laboratories will be preferred.
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.