Algologist

Aliases: Algae Scientist

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Algologist is expected to perform include:

Studying, identifying and classifying algae plants for use as edibles and soil manure
Visiting areas such as sea-sides, river-sides, swamps for study of algae on natural surroundings
Collecting specimens of different varieties of algae for study in laboratory
Studying nitrogen content, food value, etc. of algae
Propagating methods for rowing particular type of algae to enrich nitrogen content of soil for paddy cultivation
Studying fresh water algae or marine algae
Controlling and growing algae in water circulation system

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 1}

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be involved

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, Master’s in Biological Science

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in using light-scattering equipment
Skilled in using binocular light compound microscopes, spectrometers, centrifuges, lasers and other investigative laboratory equipment
Skilled in identifying and examining different types of algae
Knowledge of differentiating between edible and non-edible algae
Knowledge of effects of environmental changes on algae
Skilled in studying the molecular structure of algae
Knowledge of growing and maintaining algae health in water

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Interpersonal skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
https://www.igib.res.in/
Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB)
http://www.ccmb.res.in/
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Institute of Lifesciences
http://www.ilsresearch.org/
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
http://www.tifr.res.in/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Head of Research Department

       ↑
Senior Algologist

       ↑
Algologist → Teacher, Food Scientist, Microbiologist

       ↑
Assistant Algologist

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 18,000 to Rs 60,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Laboratories
Research centres
Colleges
Food industry
State governments

KEYWORDS

Biological Scientist
Biologist
Algologist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2131.0800	Algologist
ISCO 2008	2131	Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/
3	https://targetstudy.com/courses/bsc-hons-biological-science.html
4	https://targetstudy.com/colleges/msc-biological-sciences-degree-colleges-in-india.html
5	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Microbiologist/Salary
6	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2646550
7	http://www.censusindia.gov.in
8	https://www.infosys.com/industries/life-sciences
9	http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
10	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
11	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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