National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research jobs for Lab Technician in Vasco Da Gama. Last Date to apply: 15 Jul 2021

Lab Technician

National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research

2 to 3 Years

Not disclosed

Expired

Posted: 19 Jun 21

Job Description

National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) invites application for the position Lab Technician

Branch Code: LBT

No. of Position: 02

Preferable Experience: Operation and maintenance of scientific laboratory & equipment

Qualification and Experience:

a) Diploma in engineering (Instrumentation/ Electronics/electrical/mechanical) with three years working experience in handling scientific equipment/ laboratory or

b) Bachelor degree in Physical Sciences/ Instrumentation with two years working experience in relevant field. Note: Candidate with experience in handling scientific laboratory equipment as laboratory attendant or project assistant or technical/scientific assistant or equivalent will be given preference.

Terms of Employment:

a) The period of contract shall be of 4 months or 14 months depending on the suitability of candidates as assessed by NCPOR and shall start from November/December 2021. Based on the requirement, the contract can also be extended by few months.

b) Contract wages of ₹ 45,103/- (fixed) per month for the entire duration of contract for those who are going to Antarctica on NCPOR contract for the first time. Contract wages of ₹ 60,138/- (fixed) per month for the entire duration of contract for those who already have been to Antarctica on NCPOR contract.

c) Selected candidates as member of team will be entitled for free boarding & lodging onboard ship and at Antarctica with special polar clothing. They will be entitled for special Hardship allowance (HDA) of ₹ 1500/- per day during summer season and ₹ 2000/- per day during winter season for the actual duration of stay in Antarctica. Special Hardship allowance rates are subject to revision in accordance with subsequent government order. a. Winter season will be 1st March to 30th November of each calendar year b. Summer season will be 1st December to 28th / 29th February of succeeding calendar year

d) Selected candidates depending on whether for short term or long term shall be entitled for special kit allowance of Rs. 20000/- (short term) and Rs. 30000/- (long term) to be paid by NCPOR subject to production of original vouchers.

e) Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage upto 25 lakhs for the selected candidates will be provided by NCPOR for the expedition period.

f) Short listed candidates will have to undergo Medical Examination at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi/ Goa Medical College, Goa and Pre-Antarctic Snow Ice Acclimatisation training at ITBP, Auli (near Joshimath, Garhwal, Himalayas) for about 15 days subject to COVID-19 protocol. The dates will be informed by NCPOR later.

g) On final selection the candidates will be required to sign a contract with NCPOR.

h) Selected candidates will participate in the Antarctic expedition as team members and will have to perform all the routine duties and jobs related to expedition as assigned by the Leader of Expedition from time to time