Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER Kolkata) Invites Application for Scientific Officer,Technician,Office Assistance and Housekeeping Staff Recruitment 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata)
invites applications for recruitment of Scientific Officer,Technician,Office Assistance and Housekeeping Staff

Scientific Officer,Technician,Office Assistance and Housekeeping Staff

Number of Vacancy: 10 Posts

Educational Qualification: B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D

These positions are required for making the New Animal House functional for 6 months. Please find the details of the positions attached below in this document.

1. Post Name: Scientific Officer (Mouse Experiment related research)

2. No. of Vacancy: 1

3. Minimum Eligibility: Ph.D. in life sciences from a recognized University/Institute.

4. Desirable Qualifications: Thorough knowledge in mouse anatomy, dissection, tissue harvesting, histopathological tissue processing, tissue sectioning, staining.  

5. Job Responsibilities: 

Helping in mouse-related experimentation and training Ph.D. students, animal technicians and research technicians.  

Providing help in designing experiments, writing IAEC protocols.  

Heling in day-to-day related experiments.  

Providing help in writing grants.

6. Salary: 60,000/- per month (consolidated)

1. Post Name: Technician (Mol Bio Lab)

2. No. of Vacancy: 1

3. Minimum Eligibility: M.Sc. in any branch of sciences from a recognized Board/Institute.

4. Desirable Qualifications: Basic knowledge in animal science, mouse anatomy, and basic physiology. Basic knowledge of using computers for record-keeping and data analysis is required.  

5. Job Responsibilities: 

Candidates must have a thorough grasp of fundamental and practical knowledge of cell biology, immunology, and molecular biology techniques, including cloning and expression of proteins, with independent ability to execute the research work.

Preferences will be given to candidates who have prior practical experiences in working with viruses or infectious pathogens at the molecular and cellular level and are familiar with solvent-based extraction methods and handled instruments like fraction collector and liquid chromatography. Comfortable in familiarizing oneself with new software tools.

good communication skills for scientific writing and presentation is a must. Publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals will be preferred.

The candidate will be expected to engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research work.

6. Salary: 24,000/- per month (consolidated)

1. Post Name: Technician (Animal House)

2. No. of Vacancy: 3

3. Minimum Eligibility: B.Sc in any branch of Biological Sciences, preferably Zoology from a  recognized Board/Institute.

4. Desirable Qualifications: Basic knowledge in animal science, mouse anatomy, and basic physiology. Basic knowledge of using computers for record-keeping and data analysis is required.

5. Job Responsibilities: 

Experimental mouse dissection, harvesting tissue, tissue processing for histology and immunohistochemistry, routine primary and cell culture work along with immunofluorescence, experiments. 

They should be comfortable working with mice, maintaining the colony as required, and taking care of the mouse health in the colony.

As needed, they should also be willing to clean cages and maintain animal facilities from time to time.

The person should not be allergic to animals.

6. Salary: 20,000/- per month (consolidated)

1. Post Name: Office Assistance

2. No. of Vacancy: 1

3. Minimum Eligibility: B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. from a recognised Board/Institute.

4. Desirable Qualifications: Thorough knowledge in mouse anatomy, dissection, tissue harvesting, histopathological tissue processing, tissue sectioning, staining.  

Has proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, Tally.  

Experience as an office assistant or in a related field.

Ability to write clearly and help with word processing when necessary.  • Warm personality with strong communication skills. 

Ability to work well under limited supervision.

Great communication skills.  

6. Salary: 30,000/- per month (consolidated)

1. Post Name:  Housekeeping Staff

2. No. of Vacancy: 4

3. Minimum Eligibility: Senior Secondary from a recognized Board/Institute.

4. Desirable Qualifications: Basic knowledge in animal handling, cleaning and hygiene.

5. Job Responsibilities: 

They should be comfortable handling mice as required and willing to clean cages and maintain the animal facility.

Overall cleaning of the animal facility.

The person should not be allergic to animals.

6. Salary: 15,000/- per month (consolidated)