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Multiple vacancies at National Institute of Epidemiology 2023. The ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) is a permanent premier institute of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established on July 2, 1999 by merging the Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy (CJIL Field Unit), Avadi with the Institute for Research in Medical Statistics (IRMS), Chennai.

The broad objectives of the Institute cover conducting epidemiological studies, development of human resources in epidemiology and bio-statistics, networking of the various ICMR and non-ICMR Institutes at the national level for epidemiological purposes, and consultancy.

Organization	National Institute of Epidemiology
Post Name	Multiple vacancies
Job Location	Chennai
Last Date	25.09.2023
Official Website	x https://icmrnie.in/

Job vacancies:

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical)

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab)

Project Technical Support – III

Project Technical Support – II (Field)

Project Technician III

Name of the Project:

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical)

ONE-HEART : One Health Epidemiological study on Antimicrobial Resistance in Tirunelveli, South India

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

ONE-HEART : One Health Epidemiological study on Antimicrobial Resistance in Tirunelveli, South India

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

ONE-HEART : One Health Epidemiological study on Antimicrobial Resistance in Tirunelveli, South India

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab)

Strengthening laboratory surveillance for pneumococcal meningitis in India to understand the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) rollout (BMGF)

Project Technical Support – III

ICMR Task Force study on Epidemiology of Chronic Respiratory iIIness in Select Population Groups in India (CRISPI)

Project Technical Support – II (Field)

ICMR Task Force study on Epidemiology of Chronic Respiratory illness in Select Population Groups in India (CRISPI)

Project Technician III

Health System Preparedness of Siddha System of Medicine in Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Tamilnadu. : Current Status, Stack holders perspectives and Cost Analysis.

No. of Post(s):

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical): 01 (UR)

Project Technical Support III (Lab): 01 (OBC)

Project Technical Support III (Lab): 01 (UR)

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab): 01 (OBC)

Project Technical Support – III: 01 (SC)

Project Technical Support – II (Field): 04 (UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1)

Project Technician III: 04 (UR-2, OBC-1, SC-1)

Job Overview:

Job vacancy for Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology

Job Location:

Chennai

Place of Posting:

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical): ICMR-NIE

Project Technical Support III (Lab): ICMR-NIE

Project Technical Support III (Lab): MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Govt. Primary Health Centre campus, Kallur Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab): ICMR-NIE

Project Technical Support – III: National Institute of Epidemiology – ICMR, Chennai

Project Technical Support – II (Field): National Institute of Epidemiology – ICMR, Chennai

Project Technician III: ICMR-NIE, Chennai

What are the Educational Qualification(s) for multiple vacancies?

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical)

First-class Post Graduate degree including Integrated degrees in Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology/ Biomedical sciences OR Second class Post Graduate degree, including Integrated degrees in Microbiology/ Medical Lab Technology/ Biomedical sciences with Ph.D. in Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology / Biomedical sciences

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Three years graduate in Microbiology/ Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized university with 3 years’ experience OR PG in Microbiology/ Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution/ University

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Graduate in Microbiology/ Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized university with 3 years’ work experience from a recognized institution/University OR Masters in Microbiology/ Medical Laboratory Technology from recognized institution/University

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab)

First-class Post Graduate degree, including Integrated degrees in Microbiology/ Medical Lab Technology/ Biomedical sciences OR Second Class Post Graduate degree, including Integrated degrees in Microbiology/ Medical Lab Technology/ Biomedical sciences + Ph.D. in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology/ Biomedical sciences

Project Technical Support – III

Graduate in Sociology / Social Work / Social Sciences / Statistics / Biostatistics / Life Sciences from a recognized University with three years work experience in public health project from a recognized institution (OR) Masters degree in Sociology / Social Work / Social Sciences / Statistics / Biostatistics / Life Sciences / Public Health / Epidemiology

Project Technical Support – II (Field)

l2th’ pass in science subjects + Diploma + five years experience in relevant subject / field *B.Sc. (sociology/ Social Work/Social Sciences/ Statistics/ Biostatistics/ Life Sciences) degree from a recognized institution shall be treated as 3 years’ experience.

Project Technician III

12th Pass in Science subjects with two years of field experience [community-based research/ hospital-based research] *B.Sc (Public health/Sociology/ Social work/Bio-statistics, life sciences) degree from a recognized institution/university. *B.Sc degree shall be treated as 3 years of experience

Nature of duties:

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical)

Nature of Duty : Prospective candidate is a self-starter with strong commitment, good communication, managerial skills and the ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities in a demanding work environment.

Duties include but not limited to the following :

Provide support for planning, managing and implementation of the project
Close coordination with project staff and investigators at the collaborating institutions for smooth implementation of the project
Prepare study-related protocols/ SOPs / training materials
Supervise field and laboratory personnel involved in the project
Responsible for laboratory analyses including bacterial culture, AST, PCR etc.
Perform field visits to monitor field work
Perform laboratory QA/QC for the project
Coordinate sample shipment between field and MRHRU Tirunelveli lab as well as with ICMR-NIE Lab
Responsible for best documentation practices in maintaining project records, reports, and inventory (logistics and samples).
Submit daily updates on project activities to study investigators/ supervisory officers
Contribute to the preparation of project administrative/technical reports and presentations
Perform any other work assigned by the Director/ PI/ Co-PI/ Supervisory officers

Duration : Initial appointment will be for 6 months. The contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Nature of Duty :

Responsible for coordinating with the project team at MRHRU Tirunelveli for the timely and proper shipment of samples/ isolates to ICMR-NIE
Perform bacteriological culture isolation and identification, AST, PCR etc., as may be applicable/ required for the project.
Perform appropriate storage of samples/ isolates
Perform internal quality and external quality control/ assurance testing
Maintain laboratory testing records, study logistics/samples/ isolate inventories
Assisting the project scientist in molecular testing
Submit daily updates on project activities to study investigators/ supervisory officers
Perform any other work assigned by the Director/ PI/ Co-PI/ Supervisory officers

Duration : Initial appointment will be for 6 months. The contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Nature of Duty :

Responsible for coordinating with the project field team for sample collection in the field and proper shipment to MRHRU Tirunelveli
Perform stool and nasal swab processing for bacteriological culture isolation and identification using standard protocols
Perform water sample processing for bacteriological culture isolation and identification using standard protocols
Coordinate with collaborating center to receive bacterial isolates from animals
Perform appropriate storage of samples/ isolates
Perform internal quality and external quality control/ assurance testing
Maintain laboratory testing records, study logistics/samples/ isolate inventories
Submit daily updates on project activities to study investigators/ supervisory officers
Perform any other work assigned by the Director/ PI/ Co-PI/ Supervisory officers at MRHRU/ ICMR- NIE

Duration : Initial appointment will be for 3 months. The contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab)

Nature of Duty :

Prospective candidate is a self-starter with strong commitment, good communication, managerial skills and the ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities in a demanding work environment. Duties include but not limited to the following:

Provide support for planning, managing and implementation of the project
Close coordination with project staff and investigators at the collaborating institutions for smooth implementation of the project
Perform PCR based molecular testing on clinical samples
Supervise other laboratory personnel involved in the project
Responsible for performamnce and documentation of laboratory activities including test outputs, reports etc.
Coordinate sample shipment between hospital sites and ICMR-NIE as well as with other network labs
Responsible for inventory (logistics and samples) management for the project.
Submit daily updates on project activities to study investigators/ supervisory officers
Contribute to the preparation of project administrative/technical reports and presentations
Perform any other work assigned by the Director/ PI/ Co-PI/ Supervisory officers

Duration : Initial appointment will be for six months. The contract will be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Project Technical Support – III

Nature of Duty : •

Experience in carrying out pulmonary function tests.
Any other work assigned by the PI / Co – PI / Supervisory Officer

Duration : 06 Months (May be extended based on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)

Project Technical Support – II (Field)

Nature of Duty :

Conduct interviews and data collection in the field
Carry out anthropometry
Carry out spirometry testing in the field
Handle pollution monitoring tools
Any other work assigned by the PI/ Co-PI Supervisory Officer.

Duration : 06 Months (May be extended based on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)

Project Technician III

Nature of Duty :

Responsible for data collection from the hospitals and the community
Responsible for data management
Travel to study sites.
Administrative work
Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co- PI/Superior Office

Duration : 06 Months (May be extended based on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project)

Note : Designation and remuneration are likely to be revised

What is the Age Limit for vacancies?

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical): 35 years

Project Technical Support III (Lab): 38 years

Project Technical Support III (Lab): 35 years

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab): 38 years

Project Technical Support – III: 40 years

Project Technical Support – II (Field): EWS/UR – 30 years

Project Technician III: UR – 30 years; OBC – 33 years; SC – 35 years

Monthly Compensation:

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical): Rs. 56,000/- + admissible HRA per month

Project Technical Support III (Lab): Rs. 28,000/- + admissible HRA per month

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab): Rs. 56,000/- + admissible HRA per month

Project Technical Support – III: Rs.28,000/- plus HRA per month

Project Technical Support – II (Field): Rs.20,000/- plus HRA Per month

Project Technician III: Rs.18,000/- per month

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical)

Doctoral degree/ Post-doctoral experience in Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Infectious diseases
Previous experience in AMR research (field-based and bench work) combined with experience in scientific writing as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
Working knowledge of bioinformatic tools for microbial identification/ characterization/ genetic relatedness

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Hands-on experience in clinical microbiological techniques as evidenced from work experience in recognized diagnostic/hospital/ medical research institutions
Experience in performing molecular techniques viz. nucleic acid extraction, PCR etc.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Hands-on experience in clinical microbiological techniques as evidenced from work experience in recognized diagnostic/hospital/ medical research institution/ NABL accredited laboratory
Working knowledge of MS Office applications

Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab)

Doctoral degree/ Post-doctoral experience in Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Infectious diseases
Previous experience in infectious disease related research combined with experience in scientific writing as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications

Project Technical Support – III

Research/working experience in the handling of pollution monitoring equipment’s, analytical instruments and/or carrying out pulmonary function tests
Experience in working community-based health research studies
Experience in organizing and carrying out community awareness, engagement and outreach activities
Experience in conducting spirometry testing in the field
Experience in collecting air pollution data using monitoring tools in the filed
Communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
Proficiency in Tamil to interact with community.

Project Technical Support – II (Field)

Experience in conducting community-based health research surveys
Experience in collecting anthropometry data
Experience in doing spirometry testing in the field
Handling pollution monitoring tools etc.

Project Technician III

Master’s degree in Public health/ Sociology/Social work/Bio-statistics
Experience in conducting research in the community/ hospital
Experience in data collection in the communities/ hospitals
Knowledge of web applications (Viz ODK)
Willingness to travel
Proficiency in Tamil Language (Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Instructions to the candidates for Walk in Interview:

Please bring the filled in application with one set of photocopy of qualification and experience and other testimonials on the date of walk-in interview.
Applications received from post/Courier should be not considered for the interview.
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.
Age relaxation is admissible in respect of OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time.
Experience certificate should clearly indicate the nature of duty during the period of employment. Appointment order, pay slip and offer of appointment will not be accepted in place of experience certificate. Experience certificate should contain salary per month and duration.
No-Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).
The above said post is Contractual for the duration offered. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.
The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIE/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
TA/DA will not be paid by NIE for attending the written test/interview.
The Director, ICMR-NIE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIE website (Careers) which will be updated from time to time. 12. Date of Walk-in Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing Walk- in Interview.

Candidates are invited to attend Walk-In Interview / Written Test between 9.30 AM to 10.00 AM for project posts under the various projects on contract basis.

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.

Place of Interview & Date of Interview:

Project Research Scientist – I (Non-medical), Project Technical Support III (Lab), Project Research Scientist – I (Medical/Non- medical) (Lab)

Place of Interview : ICMR – NIE
Date of interview : 25.09.2023

Project Technical Support III (Lab)

Place of Interview : Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Kallur, Tirunelveli
Date of interview : 11.10.2023

Project Technical Support – III, Project Technical Support – II (Field),

Place of Interview : National Institute of Epidemiology – ICMR, Chennai
Date of interview & Venue : 05.10.2023

Related:

Detailed notice

https://icmrnie.in/website_content/NIE_PE_Advt_Sep_2023_23.pdf

What is the Last Date to Apply this Job?

25.09.2023

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