Advt No.11/2020 : Short-term Appointments- Covid Lab

ADVERTISEMENT NO 11/2020

Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in collaboration with National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) have set up Covid-19 Testing Laboratory. Applications are being invited for the following short term positions in the Covid-19 testing laboratory.

A. One Post of Project Associate-I (Post Code- PA- 1) (15^th July 2020 – 31^st March 2021)

The selected candidate will be required to work with small teams of volunteers in different modules of the testing laboratory based on requirements. Responsibilities include processing large sample volumes using manual or automated approaches.

Basic qualification: Masters’ degree in any branch of life sciences including laboratory techniques and clinical diagnostics.   

Work experience in a diagnostic laboratory/clinical research laboratory will be given additional weightage.   

Monthly Emoluments: Rs 31000/- + HRA. 

Institute hostel accommodation on shared basis may be availed (HRA will be recovered).

B.One post of Project Associate-II (Post Code- PA- 2) (15^th July 2020 – 31^st March 2021)

The selected candidates will work with a small team of volunteers to coordinate clinical data entry, management and reporting of test data, maintain records and coordinate workflow between different modules in the testing centre  

Basic qualification: Masters’ degree in any branch of life sciences including laboratory techniques and clinical diagnostics.  Work experience in a diagnostic laboratory/ data management and operations will be given additional weightage.   

Monthly Emoluments: Rs 35000/- + HRA. 

Institute hostel accommodation on shared basis may be availed (HRA will be recovered).

C. Two posts of Project Assistant (Post Code- PA- 3 ) (15^th July – 31^st December, 2020)

The selected candidates will be required to work (under supervision) in different modules of the testing laboratory based on requirements.

Basic qualification: Masters’ degree in any branch of life sciences including laboratory techniques and clinical diagnostics.  

Laboratory/ clinical work experience is preferred.

Monthly Emoluments: Rs 30,000/- (consolidated)

Hostel accommodation is not available

D. One post of Project Assistant (Post Code- PA- 4 ) (15^th July – 31^st December, 2020)

Basic qualification: Masters’ degree in any branch of life sciences.

Practical experience in a diagnostic laboratory/ RT-PCR based analysis will be given weightage.

Monthly Emoluments: Rs 22,000/- (consolidated)

Hostel accommodation is not available

Last date for receipt of applications: July 10, 2020.   

Applicants should submit a one-two page curriculum vitae (CV) with their name, current address, telephone contact and email ID. The CV should include information on educational qualifications and any relevant work experience. The name and contact email ID of one professional referee should be provided. The application should be submitted as one consolidated pdf.  Mark-sheets and testimonials should not be included.

All applicants must mention the Post Code in their application/Email

Shortlisted applicants will be informed on email and interviewed via electronic mode. Out of station applicants are encouraged to apply however, individuals should be available to start work at the earliest. Appointment will be contingent on medical certification by the campus medical centre. Half-day weekly off is assured.  No selection will be made if suitable candidates are not identified.

Interested candidates may please send their application to the following email address jobs@instem.res.in

All communication will be via e-mail.