Research Officer Microbiology PCSIR Lahore PSDP Cannabis Project 2026

About the Job

The Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR), Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore-54600, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan, invites applications from Pakistani Nationals for the position of Research Officer in the PSDP project titled "Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis on Experimental Fields and Establishment of Testing and Product Development Facilities (PCSIR & Arid Agriculture University)" at PCSIR Labs Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore on lump-sum pay basis.

Job Details

Qualification and Experience

M.Phil (Microbiology), having 3-4 years experience in R&D organizations, preferably in PSDP Projects. The candidate must have the knowledge of operation of precise analytical laboratory equipment's. The candidate will also be responsible for quality assurance of Bio-products through fermentation.

Terms and Conditions

1. The selection will be made purely on merit basis.
2. The appointments shall be made purely on contract basis, initially for a period of 12 months extendable another 01 year on satisfactory performance till the completion of the project.
3. Applications should be duly supported by CV and attested copies of CNIC, Domicile Certificate, Education Degrees/Certificates and one recent passport size photograph.
4. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
5. The candidate can be posted anywhere in PCSIR Laboratories across the Country.
6. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the test/interview.
7. TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in the Test/interview.
8. Government servants should apply through proper channel.
9. The posts are PURELY on CONTRACT basis for a stipulated period of time and there is ABSOLUTELY NO procession of being regularized.
10. Selection committee reserves the right to withhold the appointment against the advertised post in case no proper candidate is available.
11. Candidates must write the title of the post on the right top corner of the envelop.
12. Application shall be submitted to the under signed within 15 days of publication of this advertisement.

How to Apply

Submit your application along with CV and attested copies of CNIC, Domicile Certificate, Education Degrees/Certificates and one recent passport size photograph to:

Project Director
Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis on Experimental Fields and Establishment of Testing and Product Development Facilities (PCSIR & Arid Agriculture University)
PCSIR Labs Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore

Write the title of the post on the right top corner of the envelope. Applications must reach within 15 days of publication (by July 3, 2026).

How to Prepare for This Role