Accreditation consultant

We are looking for an experienced individual accreditation consultant who has previously worked with clients in India to obtain or prepare for:ISO/IEC 17025 accreditationNABL accreditationSTQC certification/accreditation, as applicableThe consultant should have practical, end-to-end experience managing accreditation engagements rather than only theoretical knowledge of the standards.We are specifically looking for someone who has worked directly with organizations through documentation, implementation, internal assessments, corrective actions, external audits, and final accreditation.Prior experience working with IT, software testing, software quality assurance, cybersecurity, or other technology-focused laboratories and organizations is strongly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesThe consultant will be expected to:Assess the organization's current readiness against applicable ISO/IEC 17025, NABL, and/or STQC requirementsConduct a detailed gap assessment and define an accreditation roadmapIdentify documentation, process, infrastructure, competency, and compliance gapsDevelop and/or review required policies, procedures, SOPs, manuals, records, and supporting documentationGuide the team in implementing the required quality management and technical processesSupport preparation of the Quality Manual and relevant technical documentationDefine document control, record management, corrective action, risk management, and internal audit processesGuide implementation of personnel competency and training requirementsAssist with equipment calibration, traceability, testing processes, and laboratory-related requirements where applicableProvide guidance on accreditation requirements relevant to IT, software testing, software quality, and technology-based testing environmentsConduct or support internal audits and management reviewsIdentify non-conformities and guide the organization in completing corrective and preventive actionsSupport preparation and submission of accreditation applications and supporting documentationCoordinate with the internal team during NABL/STQC assessment and audit stagesHelp prepare the organization for assessor queries, observations, and non-conformitiesSupport closure of findings raised during external assessmentsProvide guidance until the organization is accreditation-ready and, preferably, through successful completion of the accreditation processMandatory ExperienceThe ideal consultant should have:Proven experience working as an ISO/IEC 17025 / NABL accreditation consultantPrevious experience obtaining or supporting accreditation on behalf of clients in IndiaHands-on understanding of the complete NABL accreditation lifecycleExperience preparing organizations for external assessments and assessor visitsExperience resolving audit observations and non-conformitiesStrong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 documentation and implementation requirementsFamiliarity with relevant NABL policies, procedures, application processes, and assessment requirementsExperience with STQC-related certification, assessment, or accreditation processes is highly preferredAbility to independently drive an accreditation project from gap assessment through assessment closure