INSTITUTE FOR STEM CELL SCIENCE AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
(Autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
GKVK Campus, Bellary Road,
Bangalore – 560 065
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR ONE POST OF MOUSE GENOME ENGINEERING
FACILITY ASSISTANT
ABOUT THE POST:
The Mouse Genome Engineering Facility is a well-equipped state-of-the-art functional
facility for the generation of transgenic and gene-edited mouse models. The main operational
domains of the MGEF Facility are:
1) using the latest gene-editing tools and technologies to
generate customized new mouse models;
2) mouse sperm and embryo cryo-banking services;
3) access to the latest mouse-assisted reproductive technologies to maintain and recover
complicated mouse lines;
4) training & workshops.
We are seeking a highly motivated Facility Assistant (MGEF Facility) to support the Mouse
Genome Engineering Facility (MGEF) as a molecular biologist as well as laboratory animals-assisted reproductive technologies.
Qualification & Experience:
BE/B.Tech/M.Pharma/Masters in any biological sciences with prior experience in handling of
laboratory mice/rats, knowledge/experience in sperm and embryo handling is desirable.
Excellent organization, recordkeeping, and English communication skills are essential.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and participate in the daily operations of the mouse genome engineering
facility for managing and executing molecular biology activities related to mice
model generation
Experience in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, gel
electrophoresis, genotyping
Perform molecular cloning, and gene-targeted vector construction for mice model
generation
Basic understanding of CRISPR technology, designing strategies for the generation of
CRISPR-mediated animal model generation, In house CRISPR guide synthesis and
validation
Experience in rederivation, In Vitro Fertilization, genotyping, Mouse sperm and
embryo cryopreservation and breeding services
Colony management, post-surgical animal monitoring and care
Maintenance of cryo database on animal Colony management software
Accurate recording keeping as per Standard Operative Procedures.
Communicating project status and results with clients.
Pay Scale: As per Govt. norms based on experience and qualification
Application Fee: Nil
Mode of Application: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications received
through any other mode shall stand rejected automatically.
Last date of receipt of application: 12.06.2023
HOW to Apply:
To apply to the position, interested candidates may log into DBT-inStem websiteCareers-Open positions (https://www.instem.res.in/jobportal/)
Candidates MUST send an updated CV/resume AND a MANDATORY one-page COVER
LETTER written by the candidate describing your background and the reason and interest for
applying to this position. Save the CV and Cover letter as one file and upload in the space
provided for CV.
Any issue while applying online may be addressed to estt@instem.res.in.
Shortlisted
applicants will be informed by E-mail and will be interviewed via in-person / electronic mode,
depending on the location of the candidate.
Please note that candidates applying without a proper cover letter will NOT be considered.
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