Position: Project Technical Assistant (Walk-in Interview)

Organization: ICMR

Location: Chennai

Place of Interview: ICMR - NIE

Date of Interview: 22.07.2021

No. of posts & Category: 01 (OBC - 01)

Place of posting: ICMR - NIE

Essential Qualification:

Graduate degree in Microbiology/ Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized university with three years experience from a recognized institution.

Or

Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution Desirable

Qualification and Experience:

 Hands-on experience in clinical microbiological techniques as evidenced from work experience in recognized teaching hospital/ medical research institutions

 Hands-on experience in molecular techniques viz. nucleic acid extractions, PCR/ qPCR etc.

 Working knowledge of MS Office applications

Remuneration: Rs. 31,000/- pm (Consolidated) Age Limit 33 years (Including age relaxation)

Nature of Duty

1. Coordinating with other project staff to ensure appropriate and timely sample collection, testing and providing laboratory results within stipulated time lines.

2. Perform clinical specimen (CSF, Blood and othersterile body fluids, NP Swabs etc.) processing for point of care testing, bacteriological culture and identification, AST, PCR etc. as may be applicable/ required for the project.

3. Appropriate storage and shipment of specimens to designated laboratory.

4. Participating in EQAS and ensuring high quality of the lab work in the project

5. Assisting the Investigators in laboratory research activities relating to the project.

6. Any other duty assigned by the Investigators / Supervisory officers from time to time.

Duration:  6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)