Laboratory Assistant, Zoological

Aliases: Assistant, Lab Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Laboratory Assistant, Zoological is expected to perform include:

Arranging microscope, dissecting trays, instruments, reagents, etc. in zoological laboratory for Zoologist to perform routine test for classification, analyses and preserving zoological specimens
Setting up position of required apparatus
Collecting required specimens such as insects, frogs, fishes, birds, animals, etc.
Administering chloroform to them and supplying dead, living or unconscious specimens to laboratory for research and practical experiments
Performing routine tests by dissections, studying growth, nature, physiological reactions, etc. and recording observations as necessary
Classifying and making catalogues of preserved specimens and arranging them in proper order in museum
Preserving specimens by properly mounting them in preservative media like formalene, alcohol, etc.
Dissecting animals and birds and stuffing them properly to retain their natural colour, appearance, etc.
Accompanying students and Zoologists on excursions and assisting them in collection and preservation of zoological specimens
Checking animals room and ensuring proper maintenance of animals meant for laboratory use
Keeping apparatus and instruments such as balances, paraffin baths, incubators microtones, etc. in good condition

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 5}

It is not a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, Bachelors in Zoology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of collecting required specimens such as insects, frogs, fishes, birds, animals, etc.
Skilled in performing routine tests by dissections, studying growth, nature physiological reactions, etc.
Ability to dissect animals and birds and stuffing them properly to retain their natural colour, appearance, etc.
Well-versed in keeping apparatus and instruments such as balances, paraffin baths, incubators microtones, etc. in good condition
Proficient in preserving specimens by properly mounting them in preservative media like formalene, alcohol, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Quality conscious

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Banasthali University
www.banasthali.org/
Maitreyi College
maitreyi.ac.in/
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur (SGTB) Khalsa College
www.sgtbkhalsadu.ac.in/
Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi
www.zakirhusaindelhicollege.in/
D.A.V College
www.davcollegeabohar.com/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bsc-zoology.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Laboratory Technician → Laboratory Assistant, Zoological → Laboratory In-Charge, Zoological
The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants – Rs 6,000 to Rs 20,200 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Universities
Museums
Conservatories
Government agencies specializing in agriculture, wildlife control and forestry conservation
Research institutes
Private industries - agricultural processors, pharmaceutical companies, oil companies and commercial suppliers of plants and animals
Botanical gardens

KEYWORDS

Assistant
Lab Technician
Life Science Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3141.0100	Laboratory Assistant, Zoological
ISCO 2008	3141	Life Science Technicians (Excluding Medical)
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 3
2	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
4	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Laboratory-Assistant-University-of-Allahabad-Allahabad--1-to--1-years-130616900447?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14660957972348&xp=17&qp=lab%20assistant,%20botany&srcPage=s

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