Project Technical Support-III (PTS-III)

Biopatrika; Pune District; On-site; INR 370,000 - 443,000; Full time

Job summary

ICMR–National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune invites applications for the Project Technical Support-III (PTS-III) to join our research team. The position is project-based for one year, located at ICMR–NIV, Pune, with a consolidated salary of ₹36,400 per month.

Essential qualifications include an MSc/MTech in Life Sciences, at least 1 year of relevant lab experience, and hands-on molecular biology skills. Candidates join on or before 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or M.Tech. in a relevant Life Science discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant research/laboratory experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Molecular Biology techniques.
• Candidates with practical experience in PCR, RT–PCR/qPCR, nucleic acid extraction or molecular diagnostics will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project-based role at ICMR–NIV Pune for 1 year.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments and routine bench work.
• Assist with data collection and documentation for the project study.

Skills

Molecular Biology techniques

PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR

Nucleic acid extraction

Cell culture

Laboratory experience

Education

M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Life Science

Tools

PCR

RT‑PCR/qPCR

NGS

Job description

Hiring Alert–Project Technical Support-III (PTS-III) ICMR–National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. Applications are invited for the position of Project Technical Support-III (PTS-III) to join our research team at ICMR–NIV, Pune.

Key Details

• Location: ICMR–NIV, Pune
• Project Duration: 1 Year
• Consolidated Salary: ₹36,400/- per month
• Expected Date of Joining: 12 October 2026

Essential Qualification & Experience

• M.Sc. or M.Tech. in a relevant Life Science discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant research/laboratory experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Molecular Biology techniques.
• Candidates with practical experience in PCR, RT–PCR/qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, molecular diagnostics, NGS, cell culture, or related techniques will be preferred.
• Candidates who can join on or before 12 October 2026 are encouraged to apply.

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The position is purely project‑based and subject to the terms and conditions of the project.