MU Aizawl TB Drug Resistance Project Walk INs


Department of Biotechnology 
MIZORAM UNIVERSITY 
(A Central University) 
Tanhril, Aizawl - 796 004, Mizoram

Walk-in Interview will be held for the mentioned posts under the DBT-sponsored project "Genomics-driven Dissection of Susceptibility and Drug Resistance to Pulmonary Tuberculosis, with a Geographical Focus on NER". The Project is in collaboration with the Mizoram State TB Hospital, Falkawn and Synod Hospital, Durtlang and the project personnel’s will be required to work at all the three centres as per the need. 

1) Research Associate (RA)- Two (02)posts.(Emolument: Rs.36,000pm+10%HRA) 

Eligibility: Ph.D degree in Biotechnology/ Life/ Biomedical Sciences. 

Evidence of working with Mycobacterium or pathogenic organisms and with advanced molecular biology and bioinformatics tools and techniques is a must. Proven track record of research experience in terms of publications is needed. 

Nature of Duties: Will be responsible for the establishment and standardization of the TB lab, maintain Quality Control, Process and Maintain liquid cultures, perform and analyze molecular and bioinformatics work. Will maintain and supervise Mycobacterium culture lab. The RA should take overall responsibility of the progress of the project work and involve in lab and projects reports as well as paper writing. 

2) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) -One (01) post. (Emolument: Rs.25,000 pm + 10 % HRA for NET qualified candidates or Rs.12,000 pm plus 10% HRAfor Non- NET candidates) 

Eligibility: M.Sc Degree in Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Life or Biomedical Sciences. Evidence of research experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques are preferable. 

Nature of Duties: Will be responsible for the establishment and standardization of the TB lab, maintain Quality Control, Process and Maintain liquid cultures, perform molecular and bioinformatics work along with RA. Will collect samples (sputum/blood) and questionnaire along with Lab Assistant.Will be involved in routine diagnostic culture along with RA and Lab Assistant. 

3) Lab Assistant (LA) –Four (04) posts.(Emolument:Rs.17,000/-pm - consolidated) 

Essential Qualification - Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology or, Two years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, or One year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with one year laboratory experience in a recognized institution. 

Desirable – Training and competency in AFB smear, culture; handling of mycobacterial cultures; Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point. 

Nature of Duties – In addition to routine works of Laboratory, Technician should collect the required samples for the project work (sputum/blood) and questionnaire, prepare reagents for AFB smear and processing of Specimen, assist in culturing of the bacteria. 

The walk in interview will be on 12 October 2018.

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