Job Opportunity: Inspector, Field Officer (Biosafety) – Pak-EPA 2025

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Job Opportunity: Inspector/Field Officer (Biosafety) – Pak-EPA 2025

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The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), under the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination (MOCC), is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Pakistani National to join its critical national project: “Pakistan Biosafety Clearing House for GMOs Regulation.”

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your scientific expertise in a field-based regulatory role, contributing directly to environmental safety and the implementation of international protocols like the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Position Details

Position TitleInspector/Field Officer (PPS-5)
ProjectPakistan Biosafety Clearing House for GMOs Regulation (PSDP Project)
Number of Posts01 (One)
LocationIslamabad (Open Merit)
Employment TypeContractual (Till the completion of the project)
Age Limit25 to 35 years (General age relaxation of 5 years and others will be granted as admissible under the rules)

Core Responsibilities

The Inspector/Field Officer will play a vital role in the surveillance and enforcement of Pakistan’s Biosafety Rules, 2005, focusing on activities related to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products. This is a field-oriented role that requires a balance of scientific knowledge and regulatory compliance skills.

Key Duties and Functions:

  • Field Inspection & Monitoring: Conduct on-site inspections and monitoring visits to laboratories, field trial sites, storage facilities, and other locations involved in the handling, research, or commercialization of GMOs/Living Modified Organisms (LMOs), ensuring strict adherence to the Pakistan Biosafety Rules & Guidelines.
  • Compliance Verification: Verify compliance with biosafety licenses, consignment-specific permits, and institutional biosafety protocols for activities like laboratory manipulation, field trials, import/export, and commercialization of GM crops (e.g., Bt Cotton, GM Corn) and other products.
  • Sampling and Documentation: Collect environmental or product samples for analysis, and meticulously document findings, non-compliance issues, and corrective actions required in detailed inspection reports.
  • Biosafety Regulation Support: Assist the National Biosafety Centre (NBC) and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in reviewing applications and cases for GMO regulation, leveraging your practical knowledge of lab and field techniques.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with research institutions, agricultural companies, importers, and other stakeholders regarding biosafety regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Data Management: Contribute to the digital records and reporting via the Pakistan Biosafety Clearing-House (Pak-BCH) portal.

Required Qualification & Experience

To demonstrate the required Expertise and Experience, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Second class Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field such as:
    • Microbiology
    • Biochemistry
    • Biological Sciences
    • Agriculture
  • Practical Knowledge (Experience): Must possess practical knowledge of:
    • Biosafety principles and practices.
    • Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering techniques.
  • Technical Understanding (Expertise): Clear understanding of modern lab techniques relevant to molecular biology and genetic manipulation.

How to Apply (Crucial Application Instructions)

To ensure your application is officially registered and considered for this Federal Government Job (MOCC Jobs 2025):

  1. Online Application ONLY: All interested Pakistani Nationals must apply Online through the National Job Portal (NJP).
  2. Deadline: Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
  3. Important Note: Direct job applications will NOT be entertained.
  4. Government Employees: Candidates already serving in Government Departments should apply through the proper channel and must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current organization at the time of the interview. The NOC should clearly state the length of service and other particulars.

Selection Process & Terms

  • Only short-listed candidates will be called for a written test/interview.
  • Candidates must produce original documents at the time of the interview.
  • No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test/interview.

FAQs

QuestionAnswer
What is the project about?The project is “Pakistan Biosafety Clearing House for GMOs Regulation.” It is a PSDP project dedicated to regulating Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products in line with national rules and the international Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
What is the job location?The position of Inspector/Field Officer is based in Islamabad.
Where can I download the full advertisement?The official advertisement can be downloaded from the respective websites: https://environment.gov.pk and https://www.mocc.gov.pk.
Is this a permanent government job?No, this position is on a purely contract basis until the completion of the PSDP project.
What is the application method?You must apply online only through the National Job Portal (NJP) at www.njp.gov.pk.

Contact & Authority

For further queries, please contact the department at the address below.

(MUHAMMAD ASIF RANA)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (ADMIN & FINANCE)

PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Plot # 42, Street # 06, H-8/2, Islamabad.

Phone: 051-9250956