Senior Project Assistant- Division of Nutrition

Stjohns; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

The Division of Nutrition at Stjohns invites applications for the Senior Project Assistant to support engineering operations within ongoing research projects. The role requires handling lab equipment, coordinating with PIs, and ensuring safety and quality in daily workflows.

Ideal candidates hold BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or PG in Design of Machines/Engineering Design, with 2+ years of experience and knowledge of embedded systems and medical devices.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or PG in Design of Machines/Engineering Design as required qualifications.
• Two years of experience or MSc-Nursing/BSc-Nursing depending on role.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and medical devices is preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English and local languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support focused on engineering operations within research projects.
• Assist in setup and maintenance of laboratory equipment for proper functionality.
• Collaborate with the scientific team to troubleshoot project challenges.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace.
• Coordinate communication between PIs, schedule meetings, and distribute reports.

Skills

Embedded systems knowledge

Medical devices familiarity

Lab equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

PG in Design of Machines / Engineering Design

Tools

Laboratory equipment setup

Data collection & management

Job description

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Senior Project Assistant- Division of Nutrition

Posted on: 25 Aug 2026

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: Master's degree in MLT/ BSc MLT with minimum 3 years of experience/ MSc-Nursing/BSc Nursing with min

Job Summary:

The Division of Nutrition is actively involved in addressing practical and unmet needs encountered at the bedside and in healthcare settings through research, innovation, and the development of medical and para-medical devices. The Division adopts a multidisciplinary and translational approach, bringing together clinical expertise, engineering principles, and scientific research to develop innovative, affordable, and user-oriented solutions for healthcare delivery. The MedTech developments undertaken by the Division continue to support hospital requirements while contributing to the broader goal of strengthening indigenous medical device development and healthcare innovation.

No of Vacancies : One

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project support specifically focused on engineering operations within the research projects.
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
• Collaborate with the scientific team to troubleshoot and resolve project-related challenges.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Coordinate communication between PIs, schedule meetings, distribute reports and keep supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI) informed of the design and development.
• Assist in clinical data collection and management related to the MedTech project.
• Support any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI) related to the project
• Willing to travel if needed.

Eligibility Criteria:

Preferred Qualifications: BE / B. Tech degree in Mechanical engineering

Experience: BE/ B. Tech degree in Mechanical engineering+two years' experience or PG in Design of Machines/ Engineering Design with knowledge in embedded systems and medical devices

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Tentative Date of Joining : September 2026