Project Research Scientist -II (Non Medical)- ICMR CCR Project

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI) in Bangalore is seeking a mid-level researcher to contribute to collaborative projects with ICMR-NIN. The role focuses on planning and establishing virtual biopsy experiments, and assisting in the development and application of SOPs for metabolite and biomolecule analysis in human fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and FTIR spectroscopy.

The candidate will help obtain ethical clearance, support trial registrations, analyze results, and train

Qualifications

• Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology.
• 2 years’ experience with metabolites and biomolecules in human fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS, and IR spectroscopy.
• English and Kannada language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and establish virtual biopsy experiments.
• Assist SOPs for synthesis and measurement of metabolites in human fluids.
• Support documentation and ethical clearance applications and trial registrations.
• Analyze and present results from the ongoing research project.
• Train staff in instrument use and SOPs to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with PI on other research projects within the division.

Skills

Metabolites analysis

Biomolecule analysis

Documentation & SOPs

Clinical trial registration

Education

Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology

Tools

LCMS/MS

GCMS

GC-P/C-IRMS

Orbitrap MS

IR spectroscopy (FTIR)

Job description

Bangalore

Job Summary

The SJRI-ICMR-NIN Centre for Collaborative Research aims to strengthen estimates of energy and protein requirements in the Indian population using stable isotope methods, advanced body composition assessment and calorimetry. The initiative combines infrastructure development and capacity building to generate high-quality evidence for national dietary guidelines and nutrition policy.

Responsibilities

• Visit SJRI s collaborating centre, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), and contribute to the planning, development and establishment of Virtual biopsy experiments.
• Assisting the study coordinator in developing standard operating procedures for the synthesis and measurement of unique metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscopy (FTIR) for the ongoing research project.
• Assisting in documentation and filling applications for ethical clearance along with clinical trial registration.
• Supporting analysis and presentation of generated results from the ongoing research project.
• Train and support research personnel in using instruments and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent implementation across studies.
• Contribute to other research projects within the Division in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI).

Eligibility Criteria

• Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology
• Preferred Language: English and Kannada
• Experience: 2 years experience in working with metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscopy