Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) is an institution under Science& Technology Department of Government of Kerala with a focus on cutting-edge research initiatives in virology. The research programs of the Institute address the pressing need to enhance indigenous capacity in the key areas of molecular diagnosis, therapy and prevention to combat emerging viral diseases. Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) invites applications from candidates for engagement as Laboratory Technician on temporary basis at its Molecular Diagnostic Facility (MDF).
| Name of the post | Laboratory Technician |
| Age Limit | Not more than 35 years as on 01/03/2024 |
| Educational
& other essential qualifications |
Graduation in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical Microbiology from a recognized Institute as a regular full-time course with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institute as a regular full-time course with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and work experience of minimum two years in techniques such as PCR, RTPCR and other diagnostic/ molecular biology techniques for infectious disease diagnosis from Laboratory / hospital / research institutes |
| No. of vacancies | Three |
Selection procedure:
Applications will be initially screened and short-listed based on the eligibility criteria followed by personal interview of the candidates.
Duration of appointment: one year.
Emoluments: ₹ 20,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Last date of submission of online application: 03 March 2024; 05:00PM
Notes:
- The application has to be made through online in the given link.
- Only those candidates fulfilling all the essential qualifications, and qualifying the screening by a duly constituted screening committee will be short-listed for further selection process.
- The CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula (issued by competent authority) applicable for the degree awarding institution (wherever grading other than % is used) has to be submitted along with the application, if the formula is not already provided in the certificate/mark sheet.
- Candidates in their final year of qualifying degree need not apply.
- Canvassing in any form is not permitted and any interim enquiry will not be entertained.
- The corrigendum, if any, to this notification and the results of shortlisting and selection will be published in the Institute website only. The applicants are to regularly visit the institute website for updates, if any.
- All further correspondences with the applicants pertaining to this notification will be through e-mail only. The applicants are to regularly check the e-mail for intimations, if any.
- The position is purely temporary; and selection to the position will not entitle the candidate any claim for future positions at IAV (permanent or otherwise).
- The Director, IAV reserves the right to decide on any matter related to the selection procedure, including cancellation of the selection process, if circumstances demand so.
- The selected candidates are required to join within 15 days from the date of appointment order.
- Addendum/Corrigendum, if any, with respect to this advertisement and/or related to the recruitment process will be uploaded in the Institute website only. Therefore, candidates are advised to periodically visit the Institute website for updates, if any.
- Fees for application: Rs. 200 + GST
- The payment of fees has to be made through SB collect as per following procedure:
Steps to make payment
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| Make payment for | Rs.236/- |