Zoologist, General

Aliases: Wildlife Biologist

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Zoologist, General is expected to perform include:

Studying animal life in relation to origin, evolution, classification, structure, behaviour, life processes, disease, environment, growth, development, genetics, mutations, etc.
Relating findings to problems affecting human, animal and plant life
Undertaking field trips to collect data
Observing animal life in natural habitat on land and in water and collecting specimens for study in the laboratory
Dissecting specimens and studying structure and functioning of various systems such as nervous reproduction and circulatory systems, anatomy of body cells, etc.
Examining under microscope and other scientific equipment regarding formation and functioning of organs, diseases of organs, cells, etc.
Preparing microscopic slides of special features for future study and research
Preserving rare species of animals in special preservatives and getting large animals mounted by Taxidermist
Studying characteristics of living organisms
Analysing findings and interpreting data giving possible or probable causes that affect human life
Collecting, rearing and breeding various kinds of animals and birds such as mice, monkeys, fowls, pigeons, etc. in artificial condition in captivity for experimental purpose

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
The candidate will supervise a team of Assistant Zoologists and other staff
Local travelling may be a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option may be available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.Sc. in zoology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in computer application in order to use geographical information system
In-depth knowledge of cellular biology, anatomy, ecology, chemistry and physics
Knowledge of local laws and regulations concerning wild animals
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skilled in researching and writing thesis for the conducted research
Knowledge of common genetic and developmental mechanisms of animals
Skilled in detecting a disease and immunizing the animal against it
Skilled in pest control methods
Skilled in rearing and breeding animals for research purpose

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Critical thinking skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

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

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/old-ug-courses/04082010_zoology.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Chief Zoologist

↑

Senior Zoologist, Head of Department

↑

Zoologist, General → Embryologist; Ornithologist; Teacher/Wildlife Educator

↑

Assistant Zoologist

↑

Zookeeper

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 8,000 to Rs 13,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Zoos
Laboratories
Government research centres
Colleges
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Wildlife Expert
Wildlife Biologist
Darwinist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2131.0900	Zoologist, General
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/professions/zoologist.html
4	http://career.webindia123.com/career/options/basic_environmental_science/zoology/remuneration.htm
5	http://www.sciencemag.org/site/products/lst_20130222.xhtml
6	http://www.censusindia.gov.in
7	https://www.infosys.com/industries/life-sciences
8	http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
9	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
10	https://targetstudy.com/courses/zoology-courses.htm

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