Regional Centre for Biotechnology
Advertisement No. RCB/Consultants/01/2026/HR
Date: 05th January 2026
ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT AS SERVICE PROVIDER AT REGIONAL
CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY (RCB)
Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB)
is an Institution of National Importance established, through an Act of
Parliament, by the
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India under the auspices of
UNESCO. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world-class
education, training and conduct innovative research in multiple
interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology.
RCB has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing and
executing a globally competitive interdisciplinary PhD programme
in biotechnology in collaboration with, the Biotechnology Research and
Innovation Council (BRIC) institutions (hereinafter iBRICs)
and ICGEB. This programme named i3c BRIC-RCB PhD Programme in
Biosciences, was recently launched by the Hon’ble Minister
for Science and Technology, Govt. of India. This programme is intended
to be a world class and pioneering research programme in
the field of Bio-Technology and would integrate multi-disciplinary
research, training, and innovation by converging the research
efforts of all the institutions for maximum societal and environmental
impact.
Hence, in order to supplement the research and academic wing of RCB and
to achieve the objectives of i3c BRIC programme, expert
consultancy services are required. The Centre invites online
applications from those eligible, and the eligibility, consultancy fee,
scope of work and other terms & conditions are as under: -
1 Consultant
(Technical Expert
Service provider)
Ranging from
Rs. 60,000/- to
Rs. 80,000/- per
month consolidated
depending upon skill
and experience.
Maximum Age
Limit: 40 Years
Essentials:
1. Qualification:
Post-graduate (Master’s degree in
Life Sciences / Chemistry) with
minimum 60 % marks or PhD in Life
Sciences / Chemistry.
2. Experience:
Should have a minimum of three
years’ (post qualifying with Master’s
degree) of hands on experience and
demonstrated productivity in one or
more of the following technology
platforms: -
i) Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics
ii) Protein Expression, and
Purification & Molecular Interactions
iii) Optical Microscopy
iv) Electron Microscopy
v) Flow Cytometry
vi) Genomics
Desirable:
Previous experience of providing
services in one of the
aforementioned technology platforms.
Establish SOPs and process samples as per the
SOPs.
Provide hands-on training in different SOPs to
Students of different courses in RCB.
Organize practical training sessions of different
courses in RCB.
Help user scientists in data acquisitions and
provide technical services to the user scientists.
Troubleshoot problems with instruments with the
help of authorized application scientist or
engineer.
Liaise with appropriate service engineers and
vendor personnel to maintain equipment and
associated software in a functional state with
minimal downtime.
Maintain records of all financial and technical
transactions (AMC/CMC etc.) associated with
the technology platforms.
Coordinate with the infrastructure team and
other members of the facility management
services to ensure smooth running of the
technology platforms.
Help in activities related to organization of
various training courses, workshops and
conferences conducted on campus.
Help in other activities of RCB such as ethical
clearances, biosafety etc.
Interested and eligible applicants may apply online at RCB website by 4th February 2026.
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