ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
R-127, Second Main Road, TNHB, Ayapakkam,
Chennai – 600 077
No. NIE/PE/Advt/2018/003
Candidates are invited to attend Walk-In Interview / Written Test between
9.00 AM to 10.00 AM for Project posts on contract basis at NIE, Chennai, on the dates
mentioned against the post as detailed below (please refer website for changes if any in the
date of interview)
Name of the post Project Scientist C - Laboratory (Non-Medical)
Number of posts Two (2)
Date of Walk
Interview
13
th November 2018
Name of the
Project
“Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: MultiStrategic
Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India)
Place of posting NIE, Chennai/Tiruvallur study site
Essential
Qualification
i) First class Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology from a recognized
university with four (4) years R&D/ teaching experience in the above relevant subjects.
OR
ii) Second class M.Sc + Ph.D degree, both in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology
from a recognized University with four (4) years R&D/ teaching experience in the
relevant subject after M.Sc + Ph.D.
Desirable
Qualification and
Experience
a) Doctoral degree/Post-doctoral experience in Microbiology/ Medical Lab
Technology/Molecular Biology/ Virology
b) Knowledge/ experience in clinical microbiology/virology
c) Knowledge of Bioinformatics
Emoluments Rs.48618/- + HRA Per Month
Notes
For candidates with essential qualification [as in i)], PhD in the relevant subject shall
be treated equivalent to three years experience.
Age Limit 40 Years
Nature of Duties Prospective candidate is a self-starter, with strong commitment, good communication and
managerial skills and ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities in
a demanding work environment.
a) To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of laboratory
components of the project
b) Coordinate with district level officials in the implementation of the project
c) Prepare/ Revise study protocols/SOPs/teaching and training materials
d) Supervise data collection, transport, testing, reporting, QA/QC
e) Prepare the technical reports on status of the implementation of facility-based
surveillance (FBS)
f) Contribute to organizing meetings/workshops/training programs
g) Responsible for best practices in the laboratory components of the project.
h) Responsible for Best Documentation practices in the laboratory component including
maintenance of laboratory records, reports, inventory (logistics and samples).
i) Periodically undertake field visits to study sites.
j) Incumbent will be responsible for timely correspondence/updates on all aspects of FBS
with PI/ Co-PI and all others concerned on day to day progress of the assigned project activities.
k) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory Officer.
Appointment &
Duration
6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to satisfactory performance and
project requirement)
Appointment may be considered at lower level if there is no suitable candidate for
position of Scientist C.
Name of the post Project Assistant (Lab)
Number of posts One (1) (UR)
Date of
Interview
14th
November 2018
Name of the
Project
“Strengthening laboratory surveillance for pneumococcal meningitis in India to
understand the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) rollout”
Place of posting NIE, Chennai
Essential
Qualification
Graduate degree in Microbiology/Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized
university with three years experience from a recognized institution.
Or
Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Laboratory Technology from a
recognized institution
Desirable
Qualification and
Experience
a) Hands-on experience in clinical microbiological techniques viz. collection of clinical
specimens, processing blood, urine and stool cultures, bacterial identification,
antibiotic sensitivity testing etc.
b) Hands-on experience in molecular techniques viz. nucleic acid extractions, PCR/
qPCR etc.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Emoluments Consolidated salary of Rs.29,565/- per month
Age Limit 30 Years
Nature of Duties
Prospective candidate is one with good technical skills and strong commitment and ability
to work well under pressure in a demanding work environment.
a) Perform Processing of CSF, Blood and other sterile body fluids for conventional and
molecular detection.
b) Perform bacterial identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing
c) Prepare media and reagents for above activities following good microbiological
practices.
d) Perform specimen and culture archival
e) Maintain stock of lab materials received and submit regular stock updates and indents.
f) Perform documentation and maintenance of all laboratory records
g) Perform bio-waste management
Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory Officer
Duration 01 year (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project
requirement)
Note Those with individual having Microbiology and Biotechnology need not apply
Name of the post Project Assistant (Lab)
Number of posts Four (4 ) (UR-3) (OBC-1)
Date of
Interview
14th
November 2018
Name of the
Project
“Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response:
Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India”
Place of posting NIE, Chennai / Thiruvallur
Essential
Qualification
Graduate in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology from a recognized university with
three years work experience from a recognized institution
OR
Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology
Desirable
Qualification and
Experience
Hands-on experience in clinical microbiological techniques viz. collection of clinical
specimens, processing blood, urine and stool cultures, bacterial identification, antibiotic
sensitivity testing, ELISA etc.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Emoluments Consolidated salary of Rs.29,565/- per month
Age Limit
UR-30 Years
OBC-33 Years
Nature of Duties
Prospective candidate is one with good technical skills and strong commitment and ability
to work well under pressure in a demanding work environment.
h) Perform culture of blood (BACTEC and conventional), urine and stool specimens.
i) Perform bacterial identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing
j) Perform ELISA testing for various febrile infections
k) Prepare media and reagents for above activities following good microbiological
practices.
l) Maintain stock of lab materials received and submit regular stock updates and indents.
m) Perform documentation and maintenance of all laboratory records
n) Perform bio-waste management
Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory Officer
Duration 3 months (renewable for the project duration subject to satisfactory performance and
project requirement)
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