NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

(Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)

Sector-81, Knowledge City, Manauli P.O, S.A.S. Nagar-140306, Punjab, India.

Website: www.nabi.res.in

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW, Advt. no. NABI/6(54)/2017-AHF

Advertisement for Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (part-time) 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 (part-time/contractual).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.

Job Title: Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (LAV)

(Working hour: 2 hours/day for 5 days week; Weekends: 4 hours on either Saturday or Sunday; Emergency: In case of any emergency, LAV should visit Institute on call; Inspection and meetings: LAV should be present 6 hours on the days of Inspection and IAEC meetings).

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 and 6 month ofexperience in managing Laboratory Animal facilityin any Reputed Research Institute/Lab/company.

or

Bachelors 's Degree in Veterinary Science with 2 years of experience in managing Laboratory Animal facilityin 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. 25,000/- per month. Salary negotiable for deserving candidate.

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.

How to apply: All interested candidates may appear for Walk-in interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali- 140306 on 14th June, 2018 at 1330 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 1330 hrs to 1430 hrs on 14th June, 2018. 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 .