National Centre for Biological Sciences Invites Application for Scientific Assistant B Recruitment 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
invites applications for recruitment of Scientific Assistant B

Scientific Assistant B

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

Educational Qualification: B.Sc

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR) a premier research centre under the aegis of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, is looking for filling up of a post of Scientific Assistant 'B' (Lab Support) - Reserved for EWS

1. Post Name: Scientific Assistant B

2. Essential Qualification & Experience:

i) Degree in Life Sciences (with an aggregate of 60% marks) from a recognized University/Institute.

ii) Two (2) years of experience in managing Laboratory operations in any academic/Private Laboratory or any establishment where the Research & Scientific work is carried out.

iii) Knowledge of the use of personal computers and their applications.

3. Desirable Experience:

i) Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences

ii) Knowledge in Laboratory Management.

iii) Understanding of Government rules and procedures on procurement.

4. No of position: One

5. Pay Level and Stage: Level 6 Stage 1: Basic Pay: Rs. 35400/- + allowances as per Central Government norms.

6. Job Profile

a) Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies for the commonly used items.

b) Formulation of policy for various activities in the laboratory in consultation with other members of the group.

c) Responsible for all ordering in the department (Laboratory Support), organization of invoices and receipts, and contact with vendors.

d) Responsible for monitoring quality of media prepared by Laboratory kitchen staff.

e) Responsible for monitoring sterilized items and all other duties performed by laboratory kitchen to ensure that quality is maintained.

f) Responsible for safe collection, storage and disposal of laboratory wastes (Biomedical wastes) in coordination with laboratory kitchen staff and meeting statutory requirements.

g) Maintains laboratory equipment by developing standard operating procedure, quality standards, service and repair in coordination with-in house team.

h) Manage departmental budget for supplies, service contracts, and maintenance in collaboration with the department chair.

i) Provide support to the faculty and students in the department as and when the need arises.

j0 Maintain inventory of commonly used gases, follow up with vendors and timely replenishment.