Applications are open for the position of facility assistant of the HCS facility at NCBS/inStem/C-CAMP, Bangalore. www.ncbs.res.in/research-facilities/acrc

The HCS Research Core Facility provides infrastructure and expertise for assay development, assay miniaturization, and chemical and genetic screening (phenotypic cell-based as well as target-based screens). This includes expertise in cell culture, robotics platforms, chemical and genetic libraries, high-content imaging and data analysis. The facility develops and adapts various screening-related methods to provide cutting-edge solutions for individual research projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with end users for miniaturizing assays for screening platforms as well as provide other automation solutions using the available robotics

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the High throughput/High Content Screening core facility, including the cell culture lab, automated microscopes and robotics platform under the supervision of the facility head.

• Assist in training programs for students and trainees to learn hands-on assay development, miniaturization, screening and analysis

• Perform routine QA/QC procedures on instruments and routine assays

• Ensure routine maintenance on instrumentation and servers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters in Science, or 4-year Bachelor in Engineering / Technology in life sciences

• Prior experience in working in a research environment with added experience in handling and manipulating of cell culture

• prior experience with assay development, assay miniaturization and automation is strongly desirable

• Experience using statistical packages, image analysis software, data visualization and coding skills is a plus

• Strong analytical skill, good organizational and communication skills

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written

No. of posts: 1

Salary: Commensurate with experience and skills, in line with institutional norms.

Deadline: 13th December 2022

Please carefully read the instructions below:

Candidates MUST upload a CV/resume AND a MANDATORY one-page COVER LETTER written by the candidate describing your background and the reason and interest for applying to this position.

Please note that candidates applying without a proper cover letter will NOT be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.

Step 2: You will receive a user ID and password on your registered email ID.

Step 3: Using your ID and password you can fill in the application by clicking on “Submit Application”

Step 4: Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.

Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking “SUBMIT”.

Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, caste, etc. It should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.

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