Advt No.19/2023 : Appointment of Project Associate – II on a contract basis

We are looking for a motivated, skilled and dedicated individual to work on an academic drug discovery platform. The position requires multi-tasking and working in a team on different projects as per requirement.

Job description:

  • Perform hands-on laboratory work, independently or together with colleagues. Responsible for carrying out laboratory tests cell-based assays including drug screening; molecular biology assays including RT-PCR;

  • Prepare and organize experiments in order to produce reliable and precise data.

  • Maintaining strict adherence to timeliness/punctuality scheduled in advance

  • Ensuring availability of all paper records etc. Submitting weekly reports to one's reporting authority.

  • Provide timely and professional reports to clients

Qualification & Experience required:

  • B.Tech/M.Tech in Biotechnology or M.Sc i Biological sciences

  • Prior experience in working with high throughput platforms is highly desirable.

  • Prior experience in working with pathogenic micro-organisms (BSL-2, BSL-3) is highly desirable

  • Excellent written and verbal communication is required with exceptional organizational skills

  • Knowledge of the use of personal computers and their applications

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 1 year

Salary: on par with Project Associate 1 or 2 DST positions.

Age limit: 35 years

Submission Deadline: August 15, 2023

Documents are required to apply:

1. CV (with the names and contact details of at least two scientific referees)

2. Cover letter and a statement of research interest (~400 words).

Steps to apply:

  1. Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
  2. Step 2: You will receive a user ID and password on your registered email ID.
  3. Step 3: Using your ID and password, you can fill in the application by clicking on “Submit Application”
  4. 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.
  5. Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking “SUBMIT”.
  6. Step 6: All essential certificates ie proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the ONLINE application.

                    Sd/-
Head Administration & Finance

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