Project Scientist-II Positions at inStem: Apply by 25 January 2021

January 12, 2021

Designation/Position- Project Scientist-II Positions

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Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine invites application for Project Scientist-II Positions at inStem from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), is a state-of-the-art research institute in Bangalore, India, dedicated to the study of stem cells and regenerative biology with translational emphasis. An autonomous institute funded by the Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, inStem’s research structure is built on a core of collaborative research with a thematic focus. inStem’s mandate to allow this cross-disciplinary, multi-pronged approach to research, straddles the divide between clinical and laboratory research. In trying to answer intractable and challenging questions that face the field, inStem seeks to rewrite the paradigm of the research institute: without barriers and across disciplines. Project Scientist-II Positions

Research/Job Area- Engineering or Technology

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Location- Bangalore, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Project Manager: One Position

Project Scientist-II: 67,000/- +24% HRA, PhD or Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology with 3 years’ experience in R&D.

PhD qualified candidates can be considered for Project Scientist 1 level (56,000/- +24%HRA), PhD or Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in R&D diagnostic laboratories in the clinical or industry setting or past experience in the management of a biorepository for biological resources.

Project Associate-I: One Position

MSc/MVSc/Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology: 25,000/- +24%HRA

National Test / GATE: 31000/- +HRA

Preference will be given to applicants with appropriate experience in R&D diagnostic laboratories in the clinical or industry setting

Technical Assistant: One position

BSc/ Three-year diploma in Engineering and Technology: 20,000/-+24%HRA

Increment of 15% for 3 years’ experience with a maximum ceiling of 4 revisions

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in R&D diagnostic laboratories in the clinical or industry setting and previous experience working with databases and excel spreadsheets

Job/Position Description-

Project Manager (Project Scientist-II) – One
Project Associate-I – One
Technical Assistant -One

The Project Manager will coordinate operations in the Covid-19 testing laboratory and biorepository, oversee training of personnel and laboratory management. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)

Management and training of staff working the testing laboratory and samples (swabs and peripheral blood) for the biorepository
Supervision and coordination of receipt, processing, reporting and storage of clinical samples. Includes receipt (storage of late night/evening arrivals) of samples from various hospitals and districts.
Oversight and management of supplies and inventory of the testing laboratory.
Updating SOPs to increase the operational efficiencies of both the COVID testing laboratory and biorepository

The selected candidates will work (under supervision) in different modules of the testing laboratory and linked biorepository based on requirements. The Covid-19 laboratory has a 6-day week.

The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year depending on performance review.

How to Apply-

Last date for receipt of applications: January 25, 2021. Applicants should submit a one-two page curriculum vitae (CV) with their name, current address, telephone (mobile) contact and current email ID. The CV should include information on educational qualifications and any relevant work experience. The application should be submitted as one consolidated PDF to email estt@instem.res.in. Mark-sheets and testimonials should not be included.

Shortlisted applicants will be informed on email and interviewed via electronic mode. Out of station applicants are encouraged to apply however, accommodation is not provided. Appointment will be contingent on medical certification by the campus medical centre.

No selection will be made if suitable candidates are not identified.

All communication will be via e-mail to estt@instem.res.in