ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
R-127, Second Main Road, TNHB, Ayapakkam,
Chennai – 600 077
No. NIE/PE/Advt/2018/05 Dated: 29.12.2018
WALK-IN-WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW
Candidates are invited to attend Walk-In Interview / Written Test between 9.00 AM
to 10.00 AM for Project posts on contract basis at NIE, Chennai, on the dates mentioned
against the post as detailed below (please refer website for changes if any in the date of
interview)
Name of the post
Project Scientist C - Laboratory (Non-Medical)
Number of posts One (1)
Date of Walk
Interview 09.01.2019
Name of the Project
“Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and
Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District,
Tamil Nadu, India)
Place of posting NIE, Chennai/Tiruvallur study site
Essential Qualification
i) First class Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab
Technology/Bio Technology from a recognized university with four (4)
years R&D/ teaching experience in the above relevant subjects.
OR
ii) Second class M.Sc + Ph.D degree, both in Microbiology/Medical
Lab Technology/ Bio Technology from a recognized University with
four (4) years R&D/ teaching experience in the relevant subject
after M.Sc + Ph.D.
Desirable Qualification
and Experience
a) Doctoral degree/Post-doctoral experience in Microbiology/ Medical
Lab Technology/Molecular Biology/ Virology
b) Knowledge/ experience in Molecular Micro Biology / Virology
c) Knowledge of Bioinformatics
Emoluments Rs.48618/- + HRA Per Month
Notes For candidates with essential qualification [as in i)], PhD in the relevant
subject shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.
Age Limit 40 Years
Nature of Duties
Prospective candidate is a self-starter, with strong commitment, good
communication and managerial skills and ability to work well under
pressure and balance competing priorities in a demanding work
environment.
a) To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of
laboratory components of the project
b) Perform real time PCR and other Molecular analysis
c) Train and Supervise project personnel for various serological and
bacteriological testing
d) Prepare/ Revise study protocols/SOPs/teaching and training
materials
e) Supervise data collection, transport, testing, reporting, QA/QC
f) Prepare the technical reports on project activities
g) Contribute to organizing meetings/workshops/training programs
h) Responsible for best practices in the laboratory components of the
project.
i) Responsible for Best Documentation practices in the laboratory
component including maintenance of laboratory records, reports,
inventory (logistics and samples).
j) Periodically undertake field visits to study sites / lab.
k) Coordinate with other scientist in the project for smooth
implementation of the project activities
l) Incumbent will be responsible for timely correspondence/updates on
all aspects of FBS with PI/ Co-PI and all others concerned on day to
day progress of the assigned project activities.
m) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory
Officer.
Appointment &
Duration
6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to satisfactory
performance and project requirement)
Note Appointment may be considered at lower level if there is no suitable
candidate for position of Scientist C.
Name of the Post
Project Scientist B (Non-Medical) (Lab)
Date of Walk-in
Interview
09.01.2019
Number of Post 1 (One) (SC)
Project
Strengthening laboratory surveillance for pneumococcal meningitis in
India to understand the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
(PCV) rollout
Place of Posting NIE, Chennai
Essential
Qualification
First class Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology/
Biomedical sciences from a recognized university with Two (2) years
R&D/ teaching experience in the relevant subject.
OR
Second class Master’s degree with Ph.D. in Microbiology/Medical Lab
Technology/ Biomedical sciences from a recognized University
Desirable
Qualification
d) Doctoral degree/Post-doctoral experience in Microbiology/Medical
Lab Technology/Molecular Biology/Infectious diseases
e) Previous experience in bacterial meningitis research
f) Knowledge of Computer Applications/Bioinformatics.
Age limit SC - 40 years (including 5 years age relaxation)
Emoluments Rs. 45,990/- + HRA
Nature of Duties
Prospective candidate is a self-starter, with strong commitment, good
communication and managerial skills and ability to work well under
pressure and balance competing priorities in a demanding work
environment. Duties include but not limited to following:
a) To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of
laboratory components of the project
b)Coordinate with clinical recruitment sites in the implementation of the
project especially the laboratory component
c)Prepare laboratory protocols/SOPs/teaching and training materials
d)Supervise laboratory personnel involved the project
e)Perform laboratory analysis include real time PCR etc.
f) Perform laboratory QA/QC for the project
g)Responsible for best practices in the laboratory component of the
project.
h)Responsible for Best Documentation practices in the laboratory
component including maintenance of laboratory records, reports,
inventory (logistics and samples).
i) Contribute to preparation of project technical reports.
j) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory officer
Duration 06 months (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance
and project requirement
Name of the Post
Project Scientist - B (Non-Medical)
Date of Walk-in
Interview
09.01.2019
Number of Post 1 (One) (OBC)
Project Etiology of Pneumonia Study
Place of Posting NIE, Chennai
Essential
Qualification
First class Master’s degree in Statistics/Bio statistics/Public Health/
Social sciences from a recognized university with Two (2) years R&D/
teaching experience in the relevant subject.
OR
Second class Master’s degree with Ph.D. in Social sciences/
Statistics/Biostatistics / Public Health from a recognized University
Desirable
Qualification
Doctoral degree/Post-doctoral experience in Statistics/Bio
Statistics/Public Health/ Social Sciences
Previous experience in Health Research
Hands on Expertise in SPSS/R.
Age limit OBC - 38 years (including 3 years age relaxation)
Emoluments Rs. 45990/- + HRA
Nature of Duties Prospective candidate is a self-starter, with strong commitment, good
communication and managerial skills and ability to work well under
pressure and balance competing priorities in a demanding work
environment. Duties include but not limited to following:
a) To provide support for planning, managing and implementation
of online data management systems of the project
b) Coordinate with clinical recruitment sites in the implementation
of the project especially the Data Management component
c) Prepare protocols/SOPs/teaching and training materials on Data
Management in the project.
d) Supervise Data entry personnel involved the project
e) Perform Statistical Analysis and Writing of reports etc.
f) Perform data QA/QC for the project
g) Responsible for best practices in the data management
component of the project.
h) Responsible for Best Documentation practices in the data
management component including maintenance of CRF
records, reports, inventory (logistics and samples).
i) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory
officer
Duration 6 months (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance
and project requirement)
Name of the Post Project Technical Assistant (Public Health Nursing)
Name of the post Project
Lab Technician – III
Number of posts 01 (One) (UR)
Date of Interview 11.01.2019
Name of the Project Rotavirus Vaccine Impact Assessment Study (RVIS) Project
Place of posting Institute of Child Health (ICH) Egmore, Chennai
Essential Qualification
12th Pass in Science subjects and two years diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology or one year DMLT + one year laboratory
experience in recognized organization
Note: B.Sc. Degree shall be treated as 3 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification
and Experience
1. Hands on experience in Clinical Microbiology viz. collection and
transport of clinical specimens, processing and culture.
2. Experience of working as part of research project team
Emoluments Consolidated salary of Rs.17520/- per month
Age Limit UR – 30 years
Nature of Duties
a) Clinical specimen collection processing, transport, storage and
testing (as applicable)
b) Documentation and maintenance of laboratory records
c) Bio-waste management
d) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory
Officer at NIE/ICH.
Duration 6 months (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance
and project requirement)
Name of the Post
Project Technical Assistant (Lab)
Number of Post 2 Posts (UR)
Date of Walk in
Interview 11.01.2019
Project Name Hospital Based Sentinel Surveillance for S. pneumoniae and other
Invasive Bacterial Disease (HBSSPIBD)
Place of Posting NIE- 1 (UR); ICH-1 (UR)
Essential Qualification Graduate degree in Microbiology/Medical Laboratory Technology from a
recognized university with three years experience from a recognized
institution.
Or
Master’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Laboratory Technology from a
recognized institution
Desirable Qualification
a) Hands-on experience in clinical microbiological techniques as
evidenced from work experience in recognized teaching hospital/
medical research institutions
b) Hands-on experience in molecular techniques viz. nucleic acid
extractions, PCR/ qPCR etc.
c) Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power
Point).
Age limit 30 years
Emoluments 29,565/- per month
Nature of Duties Prospective candidate is one with good technical skills and strong
commitment and ability to work well under pressure in a demanding
work environment.
Post at ICH
a) Coordinating with other project staff to ensure appropriate and
timely sample collection, testing and providing laboratory results
within stipulated time lines.
b) Perform clinical specimen (CSF, Blood and other sterile body fluids,
NP Swabs etc.) processing for point of care testing, bacteriological
culture and identification, AST, PCR etc. as may be applicable/
required for the project.
c) Appropriate storage and shipment of specimens to designated
laboratory.
d) Participating in EQAS and ensuring high quality of the lab work in
the project.
e) Assisting the Investigators in laboratory research activities relating
to the project.
f) Any other duty assigned by the Site Investigator /Co-Site
Investigator/ Supervisory officer from time to time.
Post at NIE
a) Perform Processing of CSF, Blood and other sterile body fluids for
conventional and molecular detection.
b) Perform bacterial identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing
c) Prepare media and reagents for above activities following good
microbiological practices.
d) Perform specimen and culture archival
e) Maintain stock of lab materials received and submit regular stock
updates and indents.
f) Perform documentation and maintenance of all laboratory records
g) Perform bio-waste management
h) Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/CoPI/Supervisory Officer
Duration 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and
project requirement)
Name of the post
Project Technician – III (Lab)
Number of posts 01 (one) (SC)
Date of Interview 11.01.2019
Name of the Project
Establishing a network of population based influenza surveillance
platforms for elderly persons in India
Place of posting NIE, Chennai
Essential Qualification
12th Pass in Science subjects and two years diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology or one year DMLT + one year laboratory
experience in recognized organization
Note: B.Sc. Degree shall be treated as 3 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification
and Experience
1. Hands on experience in Clinical Microbiology viz. collection and
transport of clinical specimens, processing and culture.
2.Experience of working as part of research project team
Emoluments Consolidated salary of Rs.17520/- per month
Age Limit 35 years (including 5 years age relaxation)
Nature of Duties
a) Clinical specimen collection processing, transport, storage and
testing (as applicable)
b) Documentation and maintenance of laboratory records
c) Bio-waste management
d) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory
Officer at NIE/ICH
Duration 9 months (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance
and project requirement)
Name of the post
Project Technician C (Lab)
Number of posts 01 (one) (OBC)
Date of Interview
11.01.2019
Name of the Project “Hospital Based Sentinel Surveillance for S. pneumoniae and other
Invasive Bacterial Disease (HBSSPIBD)”
Place of Posting Institute of Child Health (ICH) Egmore, Chennai
Essential Qualification
12th pass in science subjects or equivalent from recognized
Board/Institution +
Two years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
OR
One year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology + one year of
laboratory experience in a recognized organization
Desirable Qualification
and Experience
Graduate Degree in Medical laboratory Technology from a
Government Medical College
Experience of work in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at a
recognized Teaching Hospital/ Medical Research Institution
Knowledge of computer applications
Age limit 33 years (including three years age relaxation)
Emoluments 17520/- per month
Nature of Duties
Collection, labelling, transport and preservation of CSF, Blood and
other sterile body fluids, NP swabs
Sample processing, rapid test (POC), Bacteriological Culture and
Identification
Assisting the performance of molecular testing required.
Assisting in research activities relating to the project.
Any other duty assigned by the PI/Co-PI/ Supervisory officer from
time to time
Duration 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance
and project requirement)
Name of the post
Senior Project Research Fellow
Date of Interview 21.01.2019
Number of post 1 (one) (UR)
Name of the Project Establishing a network of population based influenza surveillance
platforms for elderly persons in India (INSPIRE)
Place of posting National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
Essential Qualification Post Graduate (M.Sc in Microbiology / Virology / Medical Lab
Technology / Life Sciences from a recognized university with two
years experience in Molecular/Virology/Microbiology
Desirable Qualification
Hands-on experience in Molecular / Virology techniques Viz.
PCR, qPCR, Bioinformatics etc.,
Knowledge of Computer Applications
Experience should be supported by experience certificates /
testimonials / publications etc., from public sector / privatemultispecialty hospitals / accredited diagnostic laboratories
Medical research institutes / university
Preference will be given to candidates with CSIR / ICMR NET
or equivalent with valid certificates
Age Limit No Age Limit
Emoluments Rs. 28,000 + HRA
Nature of Duties
Performance of lab procedures, viz PCR, qPCR etc
Maintenance of Lab equipments, logistics & their inventory
Maintenance of Laboratory records
Bio waste management
Perform any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI /
Supervisory officer
Duration 06 Months (Renewable for the project duration subject to
performance and project requirement)
Name of the Post
Project Technical Officer A
Date of Interview 22.01.2019
No.of Post 1 (one) (SC)
Project Hospital Based Sentinel Surveillance for S. pneumonia and other
Invasive Bacterial Disease (HBSSPIBD)
Place of Posting NIE, Chennai
Essential
Qualification
Graduate Degree in Science/Bio-statistics/Social Work from a
recognized University with five years relevant experience in a
recognized institution.
OR
Masters degree in Science /Epidemiology/Bio-statistics/Social Work.
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge of data handling, analysis and interpretation, report writing
Knowledge of computer applications and statistical software
Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint).
Experience working in ICMR projects,
Supervise Data entry personnel involved the project
Perform Statistical Analysis and Writing of reports etc.
Perform data QA/QC for the project
Responsible for best practices in the data management component of
the project.
Responsible for Best Documentation practices in the data management
component including maintenance of CRF records, reports, inventory
(logistics and samples).
Age limit SC - 35 years (including 5 years age relaxation)
Emoluments 30441/- per month
Nature of Duties
Maintenance and checking of case report forms
Monitoring online data entry
Data analysis using statistical software
Assist PI in project management
Coordinate with project staff in sentinel sites
Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Supervisory
officer
Duration 6 months (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance
and project requirement
Name of the post
Project Scientist- B (Non-Medical)
Date of Walk-in
Interview 23.01.2019
Number of posts 2 (two) (UR-1, SC-1)
Name of the Project
HIV Sentinel Surveillance (NACO)
Place of posting ICMR-NIE, Chennai
Essential Qualification
1
st Class Master Degree in Epidemiology / Public Health / Statistics / Bio
Statistics from a recognized university with 2 years’ experience in
related field.
OR
2
nd Class Master Degree in Epidemiology / Public Health / Statistics / Bio
Statistics with Ph.D. in relevant subject from a recognized University
OR
BDS Degree with one year experience in relevant field
Desirable Qualification
and Experience
Experience in Health research / AIDS Research
Knolwledge of Computer Application
Use of Statistical packages in handling large volume of Health
Data
Emoluments Rs. 45990/- +(HRA)
Age
UR- 35 years
SC – 40 years (including 5 years age relaxation)
Nature of Duties
Carry out extensive field visit to various laboratories and sentinel site
across India
Conducting Regional and State level trainings
Data analysis and report writing
Duration 1 year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and
project requirement)
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