Cytologist

Aliases: Cell Biologist

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Cytologist is expected to perform include:

Conducting research through study of plant and animal cells
Relating research findings to breeding and reproduction of plants/animals
Determining physical and chemical factors for growth of cells
Raising different plants in experimental farm for breeding and hybridization
Observing behaviour of hybrids with reference to chromosome pairing, cause of sterility, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

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

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, M.Sc in Biology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to study and conduct research in plant and animal cells
Ability to select and cut sections of minute parts of animal or plant tissues for microscopic study
Ability to employ stain techniques to make self structures visible or to differentiate parts for study
Ability to study component parts and details of division of cell
Ability to relate research findings to breeding and reproduction of plants and animals carrying particular characteristics or hereditary characters
Ability to determine physical and chemical factors for growth of cells
Ability to raise different plants in experimental farm for breeding and hybridization
Ability to observe behaviour of hybrids
Ability to introduce desirable characters from wild relatives of crop plant into cultivated plant

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Quality conscious
Analytical skills
Critical thinking skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
www.jntuh.ac.in/
Panjab University (PU)
puchd.ac.in/
Madras Christian College (MCC)
https://www.mcc.edu.in/
Dayananda Sagar Institutions
dayanandasagar.edu/
Loyola College
www.loyolacollege.edu/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=10

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Trainee → Cytologist → Senior Cytologist → Lead Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with experience – Rs 30,000 to Rs 34,900 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 3 to 6 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Colleges and universities
Private research laboratories
Pathology laboratories
Food production units
Agricultural research agencies and firms
Consulting firms

KEYWORDS

Cytologist
Cell Biologist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2131.0300	Cytologist
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	https://www.ncbs.res.in/events/ValeDell.pdf
3	https://www.infosys.com/industries/life-sciences
4	http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
5	http://socialjustice.nic.in/
6	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
7	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Cell-Biology-Scientist-Syngene-International-Limited--Bengaluru-Bangalore-3-to-6-years-280516000977?src=seo_srp&sid=1465745368406&xp=1&qp=cell%20biology&srcPage=s
8	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Industry=Stem_Cell_Research/Salary
9	http://www.naukri.com/cell-biology-jobs-in-india

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