Scientist Job

Gpatindia; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 68,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Guwahati (CDSCO, DGHS, MoHFW) invites applications on deputation (including short-term contract) for the post of Senior Scientific Officer, Group A. The post offers pay in the matrix Rs.67,700-2,08,700 and will follow applicable DOPT rules.

Essential qualifications include a Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, microbiology, or biotechnology and at least six years of experience in drugs testing, standardization, and research.

Qualifications

• Essential: Master’s degree in chemistry or Biochemistry or Pharmacy or Pharmacology or Microbiology or Biotechnology.
• Six years’ experience in Drugs Testing and Standardization and research.
• Desirable: Doctorate in a relevant field.

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry or related fields

Job description

Post Name: Senior Scientific Officer, Group A

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for appointment by the Deputation (including short term contract) as per available RR to the post of Senior Scientific Officer, Group A, (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) in the Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Guwahati, CDSCO, DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The pay and other terms and conditions of Deputation (including short term contract) will be regulated in accordance with DOPT’s order as amended from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:

Deputation (including short term contract): Officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, autonomous or statutory organization, public sector undertakings, university or recognized research Institution:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years’ service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-10 (Rs.56,100-1,77,500/-) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or
(iii) with eight years’ service rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level-8 (Rs.47,600-1,51,100/-) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following educational qualification and experience: (i) Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in chemistry or Biochemistry or Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmacology or Bacteriology or Medicine or Microbiology or Biotechnology of a recognized university or institute.
(ii) Experience: Six years’ experience in Drugs Testing and Standardization and research.
(iii) Desirable: Doctorate in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmacology or Bacteriology or Medicine or Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognized university or institute.

Note 1 :

The departmental Scientific Officer in level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) in the pay matrix with four years regular service in the grade having the educational qualification and experiences prescribed for considering appointment on deputation basis is considered along with outsiders. If the departmental candidate is selected for appointment to the post; it shall be treated as having been filled by promotion.

Note 2 :

The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

Note 3 :

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.