MSc Scientist (Non-Medical) With Rs. 52,000/- Salary pm @ National Institute for Research in Tubercu

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தேசிய காசத ாய் ஆராய்ச்சி நிறுவனம் NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS

(Formerly Tuberculosis Research Centre) Indian Council of Medical Research Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Government of India) #1, Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600031 No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT//2018-19

Dt: 01.01.2019

WALK-IN-WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW The following posts are to be filled purely on contract and temporary basis from willing eligible candidates for the ad-project studies titled “TrueNAT Evaluation - Phase 2” and “NACO ART EID and Viral Study” implemented by this institute.

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

Age limit Emoluments Nature of Duties

Duration Venue

Scientist B (Non Medical) Chennai 1 (one) - UR First class Master’s degree in Microbiology from a recognized university with two years experience in Clinica/Medical Microbiology or 2nd class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences with Ph.D in Microbiology from a recognized university with one year experience in Clinical/Medical Microbiology.

Not exceeding 35 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.52,290/- p.m. 6 M,875/-p To coordinate specimen collection and transport from participating sites, perform and ensure strict adherence of study specific laboratory procedures, coordinate and ensure supply of logistics, ensure correct and timely data entry, preparation and dispatch of reports, manuscript preparation Nine months National Institute For Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-inInterview/Written Test

21.01.2019 (Monday)

Reporting time

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 (Field Worker)

Age limit Emoluments Nature of Duties

Duration Venue

Chennai OBC-1,UR-2 12th Pass in science subjects and two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician or PMW or related subject or one year DMLT plus one year required experience in a recognized organization or two years field/laboratory experience* in a Govt. recognized organisation. *BSC degree shall be treated as 3 years experience.

Not exceeding 30 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.17,520/- p.m. 6 M,875/-p Will be responsible for all field related activities that include interviewing of patients & taking consent and collect samples. Will also be required to make house-hold visits for the collection of samples in and around Chennai peripheral or other region as per the instructions of PI. Nine months National Institute For Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road , Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-inInterview/Written Test

23.01.2019 (Wednesday)

Reporting time

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (written test from 11.00 AM onwards)

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

Age limit Emoluments Nature of Duties Duration Venue

Data Entry Operator-Grade B Chennai 1 (one) - SC 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 through speed test.

Not exceeding 28 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.17,520/- p.m. 6 M,875/-p Data Entry of Primary/Secondary data received as soft / hard copies from the field and all other related works.

Nine months National Institute For Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road , Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-inInterview/Written Test

25.01.2019 (Friday)

Reporting time

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

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

Project Technician III (Laboratory Technician)

Age limit Emoluments Nature of Duties

Duration Venue

Chennai OBC-1,UR-2,SC-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.

Not exceeding 30 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.17,520/- p.m. 6 M,875/-p Perform study specific laboratory diagnostic procedures including molecular tests and other lab procedures; entry of patients’ details results in lab registers; maintenance of consent and lab related documents; any other lab related activities as deemed fit by the PI Nine months National Institute For Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road , Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Date of Walk-inInterview/Written Test

25.01.2019(Friday)

Reporting time

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (written test from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post

Project Technician III (Laboratory Technician) under the project “NACO ART EID and Viral Study”.

Place of posting Number of posts Essential qualification

Chennai UR-1 BSC Biotechnology or Graduate in Medical Laboratory/Diploma in Medical Laboratory with two years experience in molecular diagnostic lab.

Not exceeding 30 years.

Consolidated salary Rs.15,000/- p.m. 6 M,875/-p Assist the technical officer in performing the test for HIV DNA PCR, assist in documentation as per operational guidelines,ensure maintenance of all samples for sample repository for later evaluation, ensure that samples in the repository will not be used for research purpose,ensure not to undertake any independent testing other than NACO samples,ensure confidentiality of specimen at all levels,will have shared accountability with TO for every report generated by Lab,will attend all trainings organized by NACO,will meet NACO’s standards of quality assessment/assurance,will participate in National/ International EQAS as identified by NACO,will assist TO in submission of certified statement of expenditure at periodicitydefined by SACS. Initially for a period of one year .

National Institute For Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road , Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031

Age limit Emoluments Nature of Duties

Duration Venue

Date of Walk-inInterview/Written Test

25.01.2019(Friday)

Reporting time

9.00 AM to 10.00 AM (Interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES: 1. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India Rules in respect of the posts reserved for those categories. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible for experienced persons.

2. Incomplete application or application without supportive evidence asked for, shall be summarily rejected.

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

4. No-Objection certificate from the current employer/PI if already working in any projects or other agencies.

5. All posts are contractual for the duration offered on a short-term engagement on a consolidated salary as detailed against each posts. The appointment is likely to be continued after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance of respective P.I of the project and subject to approval of Director to a maximum upto the end of the project.

6. Since the appointment of all the posts are under project funded by different agencies, the incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIRT/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in the same project of any other project.

7. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the written test/interview.

8. The institute reserves the right to fill up or not to fill the advertised posts even after conducting walk-ininterview/test.

9. The Director/Selection Committee has the right to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason thereof and no recommendation in this matter will be entertained.

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualification may download the prescribed application form from the website www.nirt.res.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.

A fee of Rs.100/- drawn in favour of Director, NIRT, Chennai by way of demand draft from any Nationalized bank payable at Chennai should be enclosed with the application. However, SC/ST, physically disabled and women candidates are exempted from payment of fees subject to production of valid certificate.

DIRECTOR