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

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

Job summary

St John's invites applications for the role of Project Research Scientist -II (Non Medical) under the ICMR NECCTAR Project in Bengaluru. The position focuses on advanced metabolite analysis using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscopy, with a 3-year experience threshold and a Masters degree in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology.

The role supports protocol development, ethical clearances, data analysis, and capacity building within SJRI-ICMR-NIN collaborative research

Qualifications

• Masters in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology with relevant research exposure.

Responsibilities

• Visit collaborating centres and contribute to planning and establishing virtual biopsy experiments.
• Assist in SOPs for synthesis and measurement of metabolites in human fluids using cited instruments.
• Help with ethical clearance documentation and trial registration.
• Support analysis and presentation of results from ongoing research projects.
• Train research personnel in instrument operation and SOPs for consistency.
• Contribute to other research projects within the division with the PI.

Skills

Metabolites analysis

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 NECCTAR Project

Posted on: 24 Oct 2026

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: Minimum experience of 3 years

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. 87,100/- 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 and Hindi

Experience : 3 years experience in working with metabolites and biomolecules in human biological fluids using LCMS/MS, GCMS, GC-P/C-IRMS, Orbitrap MS and IR spectroscop

Tentative Date of Joining : 1st November 2026