ICMR-NIRT Tuberculosis Research Jobs With Rs. 54,000 pm Salary

No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT/2019-20

Dt: 20.09.2019

WALK-IN WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW The following posts are to be filled purely on temporary basis from willing eligible candidates under the project “Protecting and improving public health Globally: Building laboratory,Surveillance and workforce capacity to detect,respond to and prevent drug resistant TB in India”implemented by this institute as detailed thereon.

Name of the post Place of posting Number of posts Essential qualification

Nature of Duties

Age limit Emoluments

Scientist B (Non Medical) Bio-informatics 1-Chennai 1(One) UR-1 1st Class Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Genomics/ Molecular Biology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Computer science/ Information Technology from a recognized university with 2 years of independent working experience with the development of computational whole genome sequence data analysis pipeline preferably in the command line based operating systems with various analytic programs and tools such as Perl/Python/R-Bioconductor packages/MATLAB/Excel/etc., Or Candidate with 2nd class Master’s Degree in the above mentioned subjects must have completed Ph.D in relevant subject with the required experiences.

To develop and work with Mycobacterial whole genome sequencing data analysis pipeline for quality assurance, drug resistance, lineage prediction and genomic data representations. Programming for systematic data storage and management between NGS instrument, work station and data storage devices. Additional duties pertaining to the project.

Not exceeding 35 years. salary Rs.48,000/- + HRA 6300/-P.M

Duration Venue

Initially for a period of ten months ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-in-Interview Reporting time

15.10.2019 (Tuesday) 9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post Place of posting Number of posts Essential qualification

Project Technical Officer (Lab) 2-Chennai 2(Two), UR-1,OBC-1 Graduate in Life Sciences from a recognized university with five years experience from a recognized institution or Master’s degree in Life Science.

Candidates with earlier working experience on BSL3 laboratory handling of M. tuberculosis are preferred.

To carry out laboratory experiments needed for the project such as clinical sample processing, LJ culture, DNA extraction, drug susceptibility testing (DST) in Bactec MGIT system, etc., Proper documentation of results in time bound manner and flexibility with duty hours towards the completion of project goals are required.

Desirable Qualification Nature of Duties

Age limit Emoluments

Not exceeding 30 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.32,000/-

Duration Venue

Initially for a period of ten months ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-in-Interview Reporting time

15.10.2019(Tuesday) 9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post Place of posting Number of posts Essential qualification

Project Technician III (Lab) 1-Chennai 1(One) OBC-1 12th Pass in science subjects and two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician or one year DMLT plus one year required experience in a recognized organization or two years laboratory experience in Govt. recognized organisation To carry out routine culture and DST of the clinical samples collected in the study and additional duties. Flexibility with duty hours, if needed to complete the project goals.

Not exceeding 30 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.18,000/-

Nature of Duties

Age limit Emoluments Duration Venue

Initially for a period of ten months ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-in-Interview Reporting time

15.10.2019 (Tuesday) 9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post Place of posting Number of posts Essential qualification

Data Entry Operator (Grade B) Chennai 1 Post (OBC-1) Intermediate or 12th Pass in science stream from recognized board with DOEACC ‘’A’’ level from a recognized institute and /or 2 years experience in EDP work in Government,Autonomous PSU or any other recognized organization.

A Speed test of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour (kdph) through speed test.

Not exceeding 28 years Consolidated salary Rs.18,000/- p m Data Entry of Primary/Secondary data received from the study as soft copy in data management tool/software, data verification and quality assurance, hard copy entries if required.

Initially for a period of ten months National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031 16.10.2019 (Wednesday)

Age limit Emoluments Nature of duties

Duration Venue Date of Walk-inInterview/Written Test Reporting Time

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (typing skill test/written test/interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post Place of posting Number of posts Essential qualification

Nature of Duties

Age limit Emoluments Duration Venue

Data Entry Operator (Grade A) 1- Chennai 1(One), SC-1 Intermediate or 12th Pass from recognized board.

Data entry speed of 8000 key depressions per hour on computer to qualify skill test Data Entry of Primary/Secondary data received from the study as soft copy in data management tool/software, data verification and quality assurance, hard copy entries if required.

Not exceeding 25 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.17,000/- p.m Initially for a period of ten months ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-in-Interview 16.10.2019 (Wednesday) Reporting time 9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (interview from 11.00 AM onwards) INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES: 1. Bring the filled in application with one set of photocopyof qualification and experience and other testimonials.

2. Candidate should submit all certificates / testimonials in original for verification. Candidates who fail to bring the Original Certificates for written test / Interview will not be considered.

3. Age relaxation is admissiblein respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) and Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons.

4. Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment.

5. No-Objection Certificate from the current employer (forGovt./AB/PSU Servants only).

6. All posts are Contractual for the duration offered. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.

7. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIRT/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.

8. TA/DA will not be paid by NIRT for attending the written test/ interview.

9. The Director, ICMR-NIRT reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of postsor cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

10. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIRT website which will be updated from time to time.

11. Date of Walk-in Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing Walk-in Interview.

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualification may download the prescribed application form from the website www.nirt.res.in,www.icmr.nic.in and walk-in on the date and time mentioned above, i.e at National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, 1 Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031 to attend the walk-in-written test/interview at the venue mentioned above. The filled-in application along with self-attested copies of all credentials in support of educational qualifications, age, caste/community and affixing a colour passport size photograph on the application form should be carried with while reporting for walk-in. Original Certificates of all these credentials should also be carried with for verification.

The Director/Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason thereof.

Canvassing and bringing pressure in any form for short listing, interview and employment will be a disqualification and barred from selection process

DIRECTOR