Project Technical Support (Lab Technician/Lab Attendant)

Bits Pilani; Cuttack; On-site; INR 183,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, invites applications for the role of Project Technical Support (Lab Technician/Lab Attendant) in an ICMR-funded project titled “Pathophysiological investigations of sickle cell disease and interventions to improve associated hemorheological abnormalities.” The role covers lab maintenance and assisting JRF/SRF in day-to-day activities and in vitro experiments.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or 12th pass with biology lab experience; travel between Odisha,

Qualifications

• Experience working in a biology laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree or 12th pass with biology lab experience.
• Willingness to travel between Odisha, Goa and Delhi for project needs.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end maintenance and functioning of the lab.
• Assist the JRF/SRF in day-to-day activity and execution of in vitro experiments.
• Procurement-related administrative work and running errands for the project.

Skills

Biology lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s or 12th Pass with biology lab experience

Job description

Project Technical Support (Lab Technician/Lab Attendant)

Project Technical Support (Lab Technician/Lab Attendant) position in ICMR funded project

Applications are invited for the position of Project Technical Support (Lab Technician/Lab Attendant) in the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa in an ICMR sponsored research project titled “Pathophysiological investigations of sickle cell disease and interventions to improve associated hemorheological abnormalities” (No. EM/SG/Dev.Res/122/3151-2023; ISRM: IIRP- 2023-3151).

Co-Investigators: Dr. Rabindra K Jena (SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha) and Dr. Raviprasad Aduri (BITS Goa)

Broad area of Research: The study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of HbS-Sailin (Sai Phytoceuticals, New Delhi) as an indigenous anti-sickling formulation in Indian population. Additionally, metabolomics investigations using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry will be utilized to reveal disease pathophysiology. Novel hemoglobin-oxygen affinity modifiers will be screened in vitro using a multidisciplinary approach.

Duration of the project: Initially 1 year (2 years, subject to performance-based extension)

(i) Project Technical Support – I (Lab Attendant)

For BITS Goa; For end-to-end maintenance and functioning of the lab and also to assist the JRF/SRF in day-to-day activity and in the execution of the in vitro experiments. Procurement-related administrative work and running errands are also a necessity for the project. The candidate might have to travel between Odisha, Goa, and Delhi. No accommodation will be provided. Ideally, the candidate should be less than 30 years of age at the time of joining.

Salary: @18,000/- + 9% HRA = @19,620/- pm (1 st year; 5% increment in 2 nd year)

Qualification: Bachelor’s / 12 th Pass with experience of working in a biology laboratory.