The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, is a premier scientific institute and one of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-Accredited Laboratories dedicated to human sports dope testing & allied research. This the only Laboratory of its kind in the county having state-of-the-art facilities. It is equipped with the latest and sophisticated analytical equipment including LC-Orbitrap-HRMS, GC/C/RMS, Sysmex XN 1000,Cobas e 411 etc. The Laboratory is pursuing research in the advanced areas of dope science and establishing collaborations with national and international institutes.
Post : Scientist E
The Laboratory invites applications from Indian citizens for the post of Scientist ‘E’ in the Scale of Pay Rupees 1,23,100 – 2,15,900 [Pay Level 13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC] to fill up the vacant post by deputation on Foreign Service terms basis including on short term contract basis as detailed below. Period of deputation (including short-term contract) including 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.
Classification : Group A
Scale of Pay : Rs.123,100-215900 [Pay Level 13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC]
Method of recruitment : By Composite Method: By Deputation (Including Short Term Contract)/Promotion.
Eligibility Criteria Deputation (Including short term contract) :
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 and possessing
(i) PhD. in Chemical / Biological/ Pharmaceutical Sciences in relevant fields from a UGC/AICTE recognized University / Institute;
(ii) Ten years’ post doctorate experience in research & development and / or scientific activities in relevant area 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.
Job description
i. To oversee the activities of NDTL and represent NDTL at the International Level through involvement with different facets of the activities of WADA.
ii. Plan the new areas in the growing field of analytical testing in the field of Human Doping.
iii. Oversee the refinement of the existing analytical techniques as per WADA directions, from time to time, in respect of the specialties/ sub- specialties handled by the NDTL.
iv. Guidance of the scientist and technical staff.
v. Guide research activity in the field of Anti-Doping science. vi. Handling administrative and other miscellaneous work relating to NDTL.
vii. To manage, supervise and lead the team of about 35 dedicated Scientists in a highly specialized analytical environement related to anti-doping testing, metabolism, pharmacokinetics and using state of the art bioanalytical instruments. viii. To ensure compliance to national and international regulatory requirements of the International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC 17025 Standard and the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) of the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA).
ix. To ensure the development and maintencance of reliable and validated scientific methodologies to detect all compounds in the WADA Prohibited List.
x. To enhance laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for assigned duties; explore opportunities to add value to laboratory operations.
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:
a) Application in the prescribed format,
b) Complete and up-to-date ACR/APAR for the last 5 years from 2015-16 onwards or attested photocopy thereof,
c) Vigilance Certificate/Clearance,
d) Integrity Certificate/Clearance
e) 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 PARTC) addressed to the Deputy Director (Admn), NDTL, EAST GATE NO 10, JLN STADIUM COMPLEX, Lodhi Road, NEW DELHI 110 003, within 30 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.
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS SHALL BE 16-11-2021
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