Recruitment of Veterinarian on Contract Basis

Applications are invited for the position of "Veterinarian (on contract basis)" for the Institute's animal facility

Essential qualifications:

1. B.V.Sc or equivalent degree in Veterinary Science of a recognized university
2. Registration with Veterinary Council of India, valid in the state of Kerala

Desirable qualifications:

1. Postgraduate degree/diploma (M.V.Sc, MSc or equivalent) of a recognized university in Laboratory Animal Science/Medicine OR Animal Breeding/ Nutrition/ Management OR Veterinary Surgery/ Pharmacology/ Pathology/ Microbiology/ Virology/ Biotechnology/ Medicine or any subject related to laboratory animals.
2. Documented experience (full-time) in handling laboratory animals for education/ research/ experiment/ breeding/ testing/ biological-production in a CPCSEA approved animal house.
3. Experience in handling, breeding and maintaining semi-barrier maintained animals, specific pathogen free animals, immune compromised animals or transgenic animals.
4. Experience in managing regulatory documents of a CPCSEA-approved laboratory animal facility.
5. Professional skill/expertise in using laboratory animals for research in an academic institution.
6. Professional Skill/ expertise in monitoring and controlling disease in laboratory animals.

Brief Job Responsibilities:

• Managing overall functioning of the laboratory animal facility at IISER-TVM
• Establishment of infrastructural setup, training of the personal in animal handling/ experimentation, getting required approvals and documentation for the facility.
• Work with several mandatory committees constituted to carry out animal work in accordance with the Institutional and CPCSEA guidelines.
• Procurement breeding and maintenance of the animals (stock as well as experiments) for all investigations as per the CPCSEA guidelines of the Govt. of India.

Renumeration:

Commensurate to experience/qualification the salary will be fixed between Rs. 35,000/- to 50,000/- per month (consolidated)

Age:

Preferably 35 Years However, no age bar for candidates with exceptional service records.

Candidates having the prescribed qualification may send their resume in a prescribed format along with scanned copies of certificate of the qualifying degree and experience to hr[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with subject "Application for Veterinarian" on or before 5 PM on 31-01-2024. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for interview. In case of queries, please contact 0471-2778146, 8246 & 8031.

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