Advt No.15/2018 : Walk-in Interview for the appointment of Animal Veterinarian at the NCBS Animal Care and Resource Center

The Bangalore Biocluster, an innovative institutional model for cutting-edge scientific research and technology development in India, invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Laboratory Animal Veterinarian.

It is envisioned that the Laboratory Animal Veterinarian will work within the National Mouse Research Resource (NaMoR) project team to help in maintaining state of the art High Barrier Specific Pathogen Free Laboratory Mouse Facility.

Key responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:

• Laboratory animal veterinarian (LAV) should ensure that the clinical and preventive health programs developed by the chief Veterinarian (Facility in-charge) 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 assistants, Kannada speaking animal care takers and animal facility 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 train research staff in aseptic and humane methods of performing surgery and restraining animals, as well as in proper pre and post-operative care of animals.
• LAV should personally oversee husbandry programs, assist users in their animal related procedures like sample collection, excision of tumors, injections, methods of animal identification, euthanasia of animals, SPF health monitoring procedures, etc.
• 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).
• LAV should be available for emergency veterinary care after work hours, on weekends, and on holidays.

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.
• Training in Laboratory Animal management or Experience in operating and maintaining Laboratory Animal Facility in any Reputed Research Institute/Lab.

Additional relevant experience desirable:

• At least 1 year experience in working in a Laboratory Animal facility with strong team management responsibilities.
• Fluent Kannada speaking is highly desirable.
• 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.

Pay Scale: As per Govt. norms based on experience and qualification.

The selected candidates will be required to join immediately. Interested candidates may attend Interview at NCBS/TIFR, GKVK PO, Bellary Road, Bangalore at 9.30 am on Wednesday 16th May, 2018 along with typed applications on plain paper in the following format with true copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials in support of their qualifications, experience etc.

Note: The candidates are required to produce the following original documents with a copy attached to the application at the the time of interview.

1. Identity Proof (Aadhar card/Election card/PAN card/Passport/Driving License).

2. Date of birth/Proof of age.

3. Educational qualification (all mark sheets and certificates).

4. Experience certificate/s.

5. Conduct certificates from two referees.

The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for the recruitment process to a reasonable limit on the basis of desirable experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Mere fulfilling the essential qualifications & experience will not entitle an applicant to be called for recruitment process. The Institute reserves the right not to fill any/some post/s herein advertised. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.

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Administrative Officer (Establishment)