National Dope Testing Laboratory hiring Scientist | PhD in Chemical / Biological / Pharmaceutical Sciences can apply

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has been established as an autonomous body, Government of India for undertaking human sports dope testing & allied research thereon. It is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for (ISO/IEC 17025) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for testing of Urine & blood samples from human sports. It is state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with modern and latest analytical equipment.

Post : Scientist

The Laboratory invites applications from Indian citizens for the post of Scientist – ‘E’ in the Scale of Pay : Rs 1,23,100 – 2,15,900 PML 13 as per the 7th CPC to fill up the vacant post by Composite Method : By Deputation (Including Short Term Contract)/ Promotion basis as detailed below. Period of Deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or any other organization/Department of Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed four years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Eligibility Criteria :
Officers of the Central /State Government/PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis or
(ii) having 5 years of regular service in the Pay level 12 (Rs 78,800-2,09,200) and possessing
(i) PhD in Chemical / Biological / Pharmaceutical Sciences in relevant fields from a UGC/AICTE recognised University / Institute.
(ii) Ten years post doctorate experience in research & development and /or scientific activities in relevant are of drug analysis out of which two years in a responsible capacity in scientific administration, planning / designing and execution/ managing / directing the scientific research and technological programs and matters connected thereto.

Desirable :
(i) Experience in research & development in the field of drug analysis /sports dope testing;
(ii) Experience in quality management system as per ISO/IEC: 17025 and quality assurance processes.
(iii) Research work of a high standard evidenced through publication in journals of repute.
(iv) Knowledge of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics.

Consequent to recommendations of Seventh Pay Commission, the pay scale in the Pay Bands have been replaced with Pay Matrix System. Therefore, for the purpose of interpretation relating to analogous posts, pre-revised scales of such posts shall be reckoned.

While forwarding the applications, the Cadre Controlling Authorities shall verify and ensure that the particulars furnished by the applicants are correct and no disciplinary case is either pending or contemplated against the officer concerned. The following documents should also be sent along with the application :
(i) Applications in the prescribed format,
(ii) Complete and up-to-date ACR/APAR for the last 5 years or attested photocopy thereof,
(iii) Vigilance Certificate/ Clearance,
(iv) Integrity Certificate/Clearance,
(v) A Statement of major/minor penalties, if any, imposed upon the officer during the last 10 years.

Applicants are requested to ensure that their applications forwarded through their Cadre Controlling Authority. The Cadre Controlling Authorities are requested that applications of eligible and willing officers may be forwarded in the Proforma (PART-A, PART-B, AND PART-C) addressed to the Deputy Director (Admin), NDTL, EAST GATE NO. 10, JLN STADIUM COMPLEX, Lodhi Road, NEW DELHI – 110003, within 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the employment News/Rozgar Samachar. However, only applications received from Cadre Controlling Authority duly completed in all the respect with all documentary formalities as mentioned in para 5 above, will be considered for selection. Incomplete applications or applications not received through proper channel or applications received after due date are liable to be rejected.