Advt No.14/2017 : Appointment of Laboratory Animal Veterinarian.

For a Veterinarian Position at the NCBS Animal Care and Resource Center

www.ncbs.res.in/research-facilities/acrc

Job Title: Appointment of Laboratory Animal Veterinarian.

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.

Age limit : 35 years.

How to apply: Please carefully read instructions below:

Candidates MUST send an updated CV/resume AND a MANDATORY one page COVER LETTER written by the candidate describing your background and the reason and interest for applying to this particular veterinarian position.

Please note that candidates applying without a proper cover letter will NOT be considered.

Interested candidates may apply by sending their updated CV + COVER LETTER to:

acrcinfo@lists.ncbs.res.in on or before May 31st 2017.

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Administrative Officer