Sector
Life Science
Keyword

Taxidermist

The tasks a Taxidermist is expected to perform include:

Preparing, stuffing and mounting skins of animals and birds in lifelike form

Removing skin from carcass of animal or bird using special knives, scissors etc., takingcare to preserve coat and skin and other outward features in their natural state

Applying preservative solutions to skin

Making artificial structure or body frame using wires, wood, papier-mŸch? or other media to cover preserved skin over it using special adhesives

Fitting artificial or real eyes, claws, teeth, etc. to specimen

Mounting prepared specimen on suitable pedestals

Knowledge of preparing, stuffing and mounting skins of animals and birds in lifelike form

Skilled at removing skin from carcass of animal or bird using special knives, scissors, etc.

Ability to make artificial structure or body frame using wires, wood, etc.

Proficient in fitting artificial or real eyes, claws, teeth etc. to specimen

Will be updated

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical abilities

Hand-eye dexterity

Hardworking

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), and Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards may include back aches, infection, allergies, slips and falls, general fatigue, nausea, burns, etc.

Health risks include exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants, drugs, anaesthetic gases, solvents, paints, and compressed gases, potential exposures to allergens, working in wet locations, lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive tasks, cuts and abrasions due to use of knives and sharp objects, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 yearsexperience ?INR5,200 toINR7,500 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 yearsexperience ?INR9,000 toINR12,000 per month

For candidates with over 5 yearsexperience ?INR12,500 toINR15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Will be updated

Universities, museums, conservatories across India

Government agencies specializing in agriculture, wildlife control and forestry conservation

Research institutions

Private industries, agricultural processors, pharmaceutical companies, oil companies and commercial suppliers of plants and animals

Botanical gardens

Towns and cities across India