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BIOPROCESSING UNIT

(An Autonomous Institute of Department of Biotechnology)

(Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India)

(at Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab)

RECRUITMENT OF SCIENTISTS, TECHNOLOGISTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTSTAFF

BY DIRECT SELECTION or ON DEPUTATION BASIS

(Advt. No. BPU-2/2012)

[Note: Completed Applications must be sent at New Delhi address: BPU Secretariat, A-254, 1stfloor, Veera Tower, Defence Colony, Bhishma Pitamaha Marg, New Delhi-110024, India, to reachlatest by November 15, 2012.]

Applicants (Indian citizens Only) from abroad can send the duly filled application as perprescribed format by email: [email protected]

Application format, details of the vacancies etc. can be downloaded from BPU website

(www.bpu.res.in) or DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) under heading "Vacncies"

The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India is establishing the BioProcessing Unit (BPU), an

autonomous institute in the "Knowledge City", at Sector-81, SAS Nagar, Mohali (Punjab). This futuristic

innovation institute of its own kind in the country would link the innovations and emerging technologies with

entrepreneurs in the area of bioprocesses and bio-products. To realize its vision and steer its mission, the

institute intends to recruit scientists, technologists, and administrative support staff as detailed below:

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scale inputs/information/leads.

(iii) Experience of working in/for a chemical processing/bioprocessing based industry of repute with

consistent actual involvement in the technology and/or process for product(s) generation.

(iv) Patents/publications density around specific process(s) relevant to bioprocessing.(v) Significant participation in designing/improving, installation and operation of a sizable

translational facility for specific agri-produce processing based product(s).

(vi) Demonstrated ability of bulk production of phytochemicals, chemicals and other products from

biological materials.

Job Requirements: This is a leadership position to carry out assimilation of the existing

technologies of diverse origin and translate them for up-scaled production considering all techno-

economic aspects of the feed stock bio-resources, processing and the end product(s). The position

bears the responsibility of technical execution and management of the processing plant (covering

design, installation and operational domains). The position particularly attracts an experienced

person with passion to development of lead knowledge and technology guided demonstration

units of different production scales from diverse bio-resources of value added usage. The

assignments could be dynamic in tune with the requirements of the institute from time to time.

2. Processing Plant Engineer: (Chemical Engineering/Processing Technology): PB-3 (`Rs. 15600-39100)Grade Pay of Rs. 7600 (higher start within the scale is possible for a deserving case): One Position

(Unreserved)

Age limit: *50 Years.

Essential Qualifications:

(a)Educational: Ph.D. or M.Tech./M.E. in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Process

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processing/bioprocessing based bulk products and with core involvement in the technology and

process of the product(s).

Job Requirements: This is a senior/lead innovational-cum-developmental engineering positionwith key focus on use of technological processes for production of up-scaled value-added

products from the feed stocks of biological origin (agro/food/feed etc.). The position requires

development and functionalization of general as well as an array of process/product-specific

facilities, their usage for demonstration and delivery of quality products and their commercial

perspectives. It also involves innovations on feed stocks to produce quality products from them.

The position particularly attracts a creatively thoughtful person with passion to effectively

undertake ground work and to deliver tangible results, keeping in view techno-economic and

scalability considerations of the processes and products based on secondary agriculture.Understanding and implementation of quality controls and enabling production in a cGMP

environment for the bulk products would also be required.

3. Scientist E or Scientist D (Production Chemist): For Scientist E: Pay Band-4: (Rs. 37400-67000 with

Grade Pay of Rs. 8700); For Scientist D: Pay Band-3: (Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600)

One Post (Unreserved).

Age limit: *Below 55 Years for Scientist E and *50 Years for Scientist D


(a)Educational: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemistry with specialization (Thesis) in Organic

Chemistry/Natural Product Chemistry

(b)Experience: At least 10 Years for Scientist E and 8 Years for Scientist D experience in isolation of

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(a)Educational: Ph.D. in Microbiology with specialization (Thesis) in Food or Feed or Dairy

Microbiology/Fermentation or M. Tech./M.E. in Fermentation Engineering/Fermentation

Technology/Microbial Technology.

(b)Research or Industrial Experience: Four Years relevant R&D experience in the area of translation of

metabolic abilities of microbes or fermentation technology or engineering/industrial microbiology or

enzyme technology in an institute or university or reputed industry. The experience should be

substantiated by demonstrated output with respect to one or more of the following:

(a) SCI publications and quality patents related to microbial fermentation based products and/or

microbial biotransformation.

(b) Identified/Developed new/novel microbial species/strains of bio-production advantage

(d) Experience of large scale maintenance, handling and processing of microbial cultures

(e) Identification, characterization of microbial species, genetic transformations and synthetic

biology

Desirable Qualifications:

ExperTangible outputs on applied aspects of microbes for bioprocessing with respect to development of value-

added products of diverse nature/utilities originating from biological feed stocks and/or their preparations,downstream processing, bioreactor-aided production etc.

Job Requirement:

To collect/procure/develop/identify and use microbial cultures (including fungal, yeast, bacterial cultures) of

bioprocessing advantage, fermentative cultures, downstream processing, up-scaled and optimized production

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Desirable: Knowledge of Govt. rules & Regulations, Computer Application / Management Information

System, awareness of administrative workings, requirements, specialties etc. of

scientific/technological/academic institutions/organizations.

Job Requirements:

Administration/Establishment, estate development/contractual matters, discipline, drafting of

rules/regulations, office orders, academic/industrial matters, planning/holding internal and external

interaction meetings, managing routine institutional services, looking after establishment & personnel

matters, looking after the official business of other administrative staff, stenographic process, drafting of

agenda / minutes, maintenance of confidential records and other relevant tasks as assigned by the CEO from

time to time.

6. Stores and Purchase OfficerPay Band 3 (Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.6600/-):

One Post (Unreserved).

Age limit: *45 Years

Essential Qualifications: Graduate qualification in any discipline with experience in administration,

accounts, house-keeping, establishment matters, purchase as under:

For Deputation: The candidates holding analogous post OR

The candidate has worked in the lower post in the pay scale of Rs 15600-39100 in PB-3 with GP of Rs.

5400/- for at least five years or

Candidates with seven years service in the pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4600/-

Candidates in the pay scale of Rs 9300-34800 in PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4800 and Rs. 15600-39100 in PB-3

with GP of Rs. 5400/- with total of six years service in purchase, materials, stores, administration, accounts,

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required by the institute from time to time. To carry out any other works of the institute as per

assignment/exigency.

7. Management Assistant: Pay Band 2 (Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-): One Post

(Unreserved) Age limit: *30 Years


Graduate with minimum 3 years experience in the pay band of Rs 5,200-20,200 in PB-1 with Grade Pay of

Rs. 2,400/-

Desirable: Persons having training/experience in administration/finance/office management/secretarial work

etc. and/or efficiently working with computers including usage of standard application software.

Selection Process:

1. The applications received against the advertised positions would be screened by a

Screening-cum-Shortlisting Committee constituted for the purpose.

2. The candidates from amongst the eligible candidates would be short-listed by the

Screening-cum-Shortlisting Committee on the basis of qualifications, nature andquality of experience etc.

3. If required a written test or other professional test(s) may be conducted by the institute

for assessing the capability/intellect and/or professional competence and/or

comparative evaluation for pe-screening before interview.

4. The Screening-cum-Selection Committee would make a decision as to the number of

candidates to be recommended for calling for interview with respect to each position.

5. The short listed candidates would be called to appear for an interview before a

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7. Applicants from abroad (Indian Citizen only) may also apply by email

([email protected]) by the last date of application.

8. The vital point information like designation, organization, previous employment profile,

scale and band of pay and grade pay, type of pay scale like central Govt. (CDA) orIndustrial (IDA) and equivalent CDA in case of later, nature of duties etc. must be given

in full, failing which the application may be summarily rejected without any further

follow up, whatsoever.

9. The application(s) must be submitted as per format including signed supplementary

format(s) of synopsis and other information. The applications not in the prescribed format

and not accompanied by the synopsis sheet may be rejected.

10. In case ofapplicants from public sector/Govt. organizations/institutions, the application must

be forwarded through proper channel. However, to avoid delay in application, an advancecopy of the application may be submitted directly. The advance copy will be considered if

followed by application sent through proper channel or on production of NOC from the

Department at the time of interview.

11. All applications must be accompanied by attested copies of all certificates with respect

to age, qualifications, experience, etc.

12. Mere fulfilment of essential qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to

be called for interview and BPU reserves the right to devise criteria to screen the applicationsfor short-listing of candidates for interview and the decision of the CEO, BPU shall be final and

binding on all applicants.

13. In case a selected candidate is already employed in a permanent post, his/her request

for deputation and salary protection will be considered as per Government of India rules,

regulations and guidelines.

14. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

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by November 15, 2012.

All the positions are based at Mohali (Punjab) but liable to serve anywhere in

India.

A Synopsis-Sheet as per format given with the Standard Application Form ofBPU should be submitted along with the application form.

Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification

of the candidate.

The decision of BPU in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of

application, mode of selection, and conduct of interviews etc. will be final and

binding on the candidates.

In exceptionally meritorious cases or special circumstances, the eligibility requirements ofage, education and experience for a position may be relaxed by the competent authority.

The applications would be received only during normal working hours and only on

working days at BPU Secretariat, New Delhi up to November 15, 2012.

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BIOPROCESSING UNIT (BPU)An Autonomous Institute under Department of Biotechnology

(Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)Knowledge City, Sector-81, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT BY DIRECT SELECTION/DEPUTATION

[Note: Completed Application must be sent at New Delhi address: BPU Secretariat, A-254, 1st floor, VeeraTower, Defence Colony, Bhishma Pitamaha Marg, New Delhi-110024, India, to reach by November 15,2012]

To be filled in by the candidate For Office use

Advt.No.Application

S. No:

Date of receipt:

Post applied for

Post Code/Sr. No., if any

1. Name in full (IN BLOCK LETTERS)

2. Please Tick: Male Female:

3. Please Tick: Married. Unmarried:

Affix your recentcoloured passport size

photograph

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Physically Handicapped Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Other Backward Class

10. Are you related to any employee(s) of the DBT /BPU ?

If Yes, Give Details..............

..................

11. Educational/ Professional Qualifications (Class 10th Onwards):

Exam.

Passed

Division/

Grade & % ageof marks

Year of

Passing

Duration of the

Degree, etc.

Board/Univ Subject(s)

12. Professional Qualification (e.g. Professional Trainings, Courses, Computer knowledge etc.)

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(Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is insufficient)

15. Time required for joining:

16. Name and address of 3 referees (with email address)1. 2.. .. .

3...

17. Additional information, if any, which you would like to mention in support of your suitability for the post.(This among other things may provide information with regard to (i) additional academic qualification (ii)professional training and (iii) work experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the VacancyCircular / Advertisement). -

(NOTE Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is insufficient).

18. List of enclosures: 1.......................................................................................................

2.3.4.

DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

I, _______________________ hereby declare that the statements made in the application are true,complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and in the event of any of the informationb i f d f l i t i li ibilit b i d t t d b f ft th l ti did t

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Stamp.......................................

Please submit/Forward Application at Address: BPU Secretariat, A-254, 1st floor, Veera Tower, DefenceColony, Bhishma Pitamaha Marg, New Delhi-110024, India

(Last Date of Receipt of Applications: November 15, 2012)

(For Scientific/Technical Management/Engineering Positions Only)

STME 1. Title of Ph.D. Thesis:..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

STME 2. Title of Masters Dissertation (if applicable)..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

STME 3. Number of Publications in SCI Impact Journals (give full details asAnnexure 1)

SMT 3.1. No. of SCI Impact Publications of last 5 Years (give full details asAnnexure 2):

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STME 5.1. No. of processes/technologies developed during last 5 years:(give full details asAnnexure 9)

STME 5.2. No. of Technologies/processes translated for end usage:(give full details asAnnexure 9)

STME 5.3. Specify your 3 best Technologies/Processes/Translational leads:

1.

2.

3.

STME 6. Which area of agri-produce bioprocessing interests you most & why ? (max 200 words)

STME 7. State your 3 strengths ?

STME 8. Given the opportunity, which aspect of innovation and technology translation/up-scaling would you like to get your competence developed/improved.

STME 9. Write an essay on your vision of agri-produce bioprocessing for significant techno-economic impact in India. You may have a region-specific thought too (max 500

d )

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SYNOPSIS(To be submitted along with the completed Application Form)

1. Name....................................................................... 2. Address, Telephone and Email id: ..............................................................................

................ ................ .................. ................. ...............3. Date Birth & Age (as on cut-off date- 15-11-12): ......................................................

3.. Position & Advt. No. ............................................ 4. Age Relaxation consideration request if desired (Category):...........................................

Qualifications Experience Additional

Or Desirable Qualifications Or

RemarksGraduation Post-Graduation

Ph.D..

(Pass Year &Subject)

Organization

And Post Held

Pay Scale & PayBand and Grade

Pay

Period

With dates

Course &(Branch orsubjects)

Pass Year

(% marksor CGPA)

Course &

Subject

................................Signatures

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SELF DESCRIPTION OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED vs. POSSESSED(To be submitted along with the completed Application Form)

1. Name......................................................2. Date Birth & Age (on 15/11/12): ......................................3.. Position & Advt. No. ................. ............

Parameter Required as per Advertisement Possessed by you with comments, if

any

Age

Educational Qualification 1



Other Academic credentials, like

R&D/Technical leadership

Post Doctoral Experience, if applicable

Other Experience (duration & Nature)

Professional Skills/Competences Match

Output/Outcome/Achievements of work

Other Technical/Translational/Scientific

credentials, if applicable

...............................Signatures

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