Title
Serology Lab Intern
Description
Description: The Serology Laboratory Intern will assist in the analysis and examination of biological evidence, contributing to diagnostic and investigative processes. Key responsibilities include detecting and analyzing blood stains to determine their presence, origin, and grouping. The intern will also perform tests for the presence of saliva, semen, and spermatozoa using biochemical and microscopic methods. Additional tasks involve aiding in the preparation and processing of samples for serological assays, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This role offers practical exposure to serological techniques and their application in forensic and diagnostic settings, providing valuable experience in a professional laboratory environment.
Eligibility: The internship is offered to students pursuing a degree, postgraduate study, or research in Chemistry (any branch), Biochemistry, or Forensic Sciences as per GO (P) No. 1699/2024/Home dated 21-06-24 of Government of Kerala.
Location of the internship programme: Chemical Examiners Laboratory, Thiruvananthapuram.
Duration of Internship: The maximum duration of the internship in the specified division shall be 3 months. Students can apply for an internship of less than one month, but they should remit a minimum fee for one month.
Selection Process: An interview panel appointed by the Chief Chemical Examiner will hold a preliminary interview with the candidate. Applicants selected for interview shall submit reference letter from the head of the educational institution or the student's research guide. Former students may also apply with reference of their former institution’s head or research guide. The department will select a maximum of 10 students at a time for all five divisions of the laboratory for internship. The remaining candidates, if any, will be shortlisted for the next time. A confirmation message of selection will be forwarded to the selected candidate via email. Selected students shall submit police clearance certificate (PCC) and pay the required fees. Once these steps are completed, the date of joining for the internship shall be informed to candidates via their personal email.
Police clearance certificate (PCC): The selected students shall submit a police clearance certificate (PCC) issued by the concerned District Police Chief must be submitted to the Chief Chemical Examiner after selection. The candidates from Kerala can apply for a PCC through the “POL app” run by Kerala police.
Fee payment: After the police verification is cleared, the selected candidates must remit an internship fee of ₹1000 per month (students from institutions within Kerala) and ₹2000 per month (applicable for students from institutions outside Kerala). Students can apply for an internship of less than one month, but they should remit a minimum fee for one month.
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates, or candidates with yellow or pink ration card families studying in Kerala institutions, are exempted from the fee.
An internship certificate will be issued by the Chief Chemical Examiner upon the successful completion of the training.
N.B The terms, conditions, and timeline of the internship programme may be subject to change at the discretion of the department or the government.
No. of Openings : 5
Nature of Post : Full Time
Date of posting : 24th Jul 2026
Date of commencement : 1st Sep 2026
Additional Perks
An internship certificate will be issued by the Chief Chemical Examiner upon the successful completion of the training.
Qualification
CTC Range (Per Anum)
Not Paid
About the company
Chemical Examiner's Laboratory Department
Internship Learning Outcomes
By the end of the internship, the intern will have gained comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in forensic serology. They will be able to detect and confirm the presence of body fluids such as blood, semen, saliva, and urine using standard serological techniques. Blood stains- determine their origin and blood group (ABO), and analyse biological evidence such as saliva, semen, and spermatozoa using biochemical and microscopic methods. Additionally, they will learn to operate forensic lab equipment, adhere to quality assurance protocols, maintain accurate records, and document evidence for legal processes. Understand the importance of maintaining quality standards in serological testing and adhering to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 guidelines. Through this experience, the intern will enhance their critical thinking, analytical skills, and interdisciplinary knowledge, preparing them for a career in forensic analysis while developing professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail in a scientific environment.- Warehouse Management
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