NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
(Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
Sector-81, Knowledge City, Manauli P.O,
S.A.S. Nagar-140306, Punjab
Advt. no. NABI/6(54)/2017-AHF
Advertisement for Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (Full-time on Contract) at the
Animal Experimentation facility at NABI
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, is an autonomous R&D
Institute under Government of India, Department of Biotechnology. The institute is a state of
the art facility in globally competitive and translatable research areas at the interface of
agricultural biotechnology, food processing and nutritional sciences. NABI is in process of
developing “Animal Experimentation Facility” to carry out small scale efficacy and safety
rodent studies in the field of food and nutrition research. NABI is seeking Laboratory Animal
Veterinarian (Full Time on Contract).It is envisioned that the Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
will work with the NABI team to help in maintaining state of the art Animal Experimentation
facility.
Required Educational Qualification:
Master's Degree in Veterinary Science in any of the following disciplines viz,
(Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pharmacology,
Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Surgery) with valid Registration issued under IVC
or
Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science with 01 year of experience in managing
Laboratory Animal facility in any Reputed Research Institute/Lab/company.
Key responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:
LAV should develop protocols to ensure that the clinical and preventive health
programs should be implemented effectively in the Animal Care Facility.
LAV should provide orientation to new students/animal users in proper use of Animal
facility and explain the SOPs of Animal Care Facility.
LAV should be able to manage, coordinate and supervise the individual job duties of
a team of animal facility care takers and housekeeping staff.
LAV should train the new students/animal users/animal care takers/support staff in
proper care and humane handling of laboratory animals.
LAV should assist Facility in-Charge in the process of import and export of live
laboratory animals, quarterly animal health monitoring programs (in SPF animal
colonies), organizing animal ethics committee meetings and record keeping as per
CPCSEA guidelines (GOI).
Desirable Experience:-
Handling, breeding and maintenance of laboratory animals, particularly inbred strains.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience with transgenic/knockout
animals.
Research experience using laboratory animals is desirable.
Experience in health monitoring and genetic monitoring techniques.
Good Knowledge of CPCSEA guidelines.
Age limit: 50 years (relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/women as per
government of India instructions).
Emoluments: Rs. 30,000/- per month.
Engagement: This engagement will be initially for one year on purely temporary basis. The
further extension of service will be on the basis of satisfactory performance duly forwarded
by reporting officer before the completion of service each year.
How to apply: All interested candidates may appear for Walk-in interview at National AgriFood Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali- 140306 on 10th
May, 2019 at 0900 hrs along-with updated CV/resume and a mandatory one-page cover
letter written by the candidate describing the background and the reason and interest
for applying to this particular veterinarian position. The updated CV/resume and a
mandatory one-page cover letter must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from
0900 hrs to 1000 hrs on 10th May, 2019. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility
before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
No TA/DA will be paid for
appearing in the interview. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or
otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
For more information, contact Dr.
Mahendra Bishnoi, Scientist-D, NABI, email: mbishnoi@nabi.res.in.
More Info: https://nabi.res.in/site/career
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