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

St John's; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 885,000 - 1,060,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's in Bengaluru invites applications for Project Research Scientist -II (Non Medical) under the SJRI–ICMR-NIN Centre for Collaborative Research. The role focuses on planning and executing virtual biopsy experiments and metabolite analyses in human fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, Orbitrap MS and FTIR.

Collaboration across national institutes is essential. The candidate will help develop SOPs, obtain ethical clearances, support trial registrations, and assist in data analysis and dissemination

Qualifications

• Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology.
• 2 years experience in working with metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids.
• Experience with LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Visit SJRI’s collaborating centre, ICMR–NIN, to plan and establish virtual biopsy experiments.
• Assist in developing SOPs for synthesis and measurement of metabolites and biomolecules in human fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and FTIR.
• Assist in ethical clearance applications and clinical trial registration.
• Support analysis and presentation of study results.
• Train staff to use instruments and SOPs for consistent implementation.
• Collaborate with PI on other projects in the Division.

Education

Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology

Tools

LCMS/MS

GCMS

GC-P/C-IRMS

Orbitrap MS

IR spectroscopy

Job description

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

Posted on: 24 Oct 2026

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 2 years experience in working with metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids using LCM

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.

Salary : Rs. 87100/- p.m.

No of Vacancy :One

Key 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

Tentative Date of Joining : 1st November 2026