Head - Analytical Lab & Sampling

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Laboratory Leadership

Define and drive laboratory strategy, KPIs, and operational excellence across analytical and sampling functions. Ensure high-quality, efficient, and scalable analytical operations aligned with business needs.

2. Sampling Governance & Integrity

Establish and implement robust, unbiased sampling methodologies (manual and mechanical) to ensure true bulk representation and eliminate sampling bias in precious metal evaluation.

3. Accreditation & Compliance Leadership

Lead and sustain global accreditations (ISO 17025, ISO 9001, LBMA, LPPM, NABL, BIS). Ensure full regulatory compliance and proactively address evolving standards and audit requirements.

4. Security & Risk Management

Ensure stringent security protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of high-value precious metal samples, preventing loss, contamination, or tampering.

5. Asset & Infrastructure Management

Oversee procurement, utilization, and lifecycle management of laboratory and sampling equipment to ensure reliability, accuracy, and operational continuity.

6. People & Capability Development

Build and lead a high-performing team by driving technical capability, succession planning, performance management, and a culture of excellence.

7. Digital & Process Transformation

Drive digitalization, automation, and integration of laboratory systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation frameworks.