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Laboratory Technician, Artificial Breeding

Aliases: Artificial Insemination Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Laboratory Technician, Artificial Breeding is expected to perform include:

Measuring purity and potency of bull semen

Preserving and processing bull semen for artificial insemination of cattle

Observing sample of freshly collected sperm cells

Determining density of semen using densimeter

Adding extender, sodium citrate and antibiotics to semen to dilute and preserve sample

Transferring semen to refrigerating unit

Cleaning and sterilising laboratory equipment

Performing tests on semen to extend survival rate and time of sperm cells

Developing improved preservative processes

Cultivating, isolating and identifying pathogenic bacteria and other micro-organisms in semen

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), One Arm and One Leg (OAL) Both Legs (BL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of preservative processes

Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment

Knowledge of chemicals used for preservation

Skilled in conducting tests and using equipment

Knowledge of common bacteria and micro-organisms found in semen

Detailed knowledge about the reproductive system of animals

Skilled in performing calculations involved in artificial insemination process

Familiar with different varieties of animals and associated fertility

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government universities/colleges

Private universities/colleges

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.cgkv.ac.in/News/VCI%20Curriculum%202008%20.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Intern → Laboratory Technician, Artificial Breeding → Artificial Insemination Technician → Artificial Insemination Officer

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - ₹ 16,000 to ₹ 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Minimum 6 months of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Milk companies/dairy services

Frozen semen banks/artificial insemination centres

Research organisations for animals

KEYWORDS

Animal Insemination Technician

Animal Breeder

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3240.0400	Laboratory Technician, Artificial Breeding
ISCO 2008	3240	Veterniary Technicians and Assistants
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.freejobalert.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Notification-KVASFU-Service-Porsonal-Posts.pdf
4	http://www.vci.nic.in/forms/list.aspx?id=24
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx
6	http://www.censusindia.gov.in

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