LEPRA Society is a pan-India health and development organization working for the people affected by Leprosy and other neglected diseases to transform their lives and overcome poverty, discrimination and disability. LEPRA endeavors to diagnose, facilitate treatment to those affected and help them to rehabilitate into the mainstream of the society. LEPRA works in collaborations with the Government and other funding agencies to reach into most inaccessible villages of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh states.
The Blue Peter Public Health and Research Centre (BPHRC) was established from the funds raised by a BBC television show for children, ‘Blue Peter’. It is a nodal research centre towards implementing organisation strategic research areas Leprosy, Tuberculosis (TB) and, Lymphatic Filariasis. The BPHRC functions in line with the above strategic aim of the LS with a clinic and two laboratories (immunology and molecular biology, Microbiology) as core components within the center. The BPHRC brings uniqueness to LEPRA Society as an NGO with a centrally located laboratory that works closely with clinics and outreach programme across multiple regions in India endemic to leprosy, TB and LF.
-Position : Research Assistant
ICMR project: LEPRA Society is implementing a ICMR project on Molecular characterization of microbial flora and signature metabolites with reference to clinical outcome of infected chronic foot ulcers in leprosy and diabetes.
-Technical /Area of Expertise: Microbiological procedures, Sample processing for Microbiome, Bioinformatics, Indent, Purchasing lab consumables, Maintenance of stock books, Literature Reviews, Progress Report writing for Scientific Reports.
-Period: Initial appointment is about 1 year & based on the performance position will be extended upto 3 years or project period. --Education qualification required:
MSc., Microbiology/Biotechnology or Life Science with related experience.
-Skills required: Microbiological procedures, Nucleic acid extraction, PCR, Real time PCR, Bioinformatics.
-Remunerations: Rs. 31,000/- per month
-Location: BPHRC , Cherlapally ,Hyderabad
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of selection process.
How to apply?
If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this role please email your application along with detailed resume in the specified format downloaded from www.leprasociety.in (careers column) to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the Reference # RAICMR-1311, on or before due date.
LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer.
LEPRA Society’s management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time
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