Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal invites applications for various research positions under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Health Research for establishing Multi-Disciplinary Research Units (MRUs) at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal.
Post : Research Position
Project Research Scientist – III (Scientist C)- (One Position)
Essential Qualification :
• A post-graduate degree in life sciences with at least 5 years of work experience in a reputed research laboratory OR a PhD in a related area
• Experience in independently using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (including method development)
Desirable Qualification : • Industry experience, particularly in pharma/diagnostics
• Publication (as first or corresponding author) in high impact journals
Job Description : • To independently handle the routine functioning of the research laboratory. This includes maintenance, logistics, and routine care of the laboratory)
• Be responsible for assisting clinician’s in their projects
• To assist and contribute meaningfully in all phases of the research
• To independently write grants and to assist clinicians in the same
• To oversee data collection, performing statistical analysis, and ensuring integrity of research data
• To develop SOPs for the laboratory and to ensure adherence to the same
• Mentoring and supervision of junior scientists/laboratory technicians
Job Code : Application for Project Research Scientist- III (Scientist C) – Multi-Disciplinary Research Units, KMC, Manipal
Remuneration in INR / month : Rs. 67,000+ 10% HRA
Project Research Scientist – III (Scientist B) – (One Position)
Essential Qualification : • Any post graduate degree in life sciences with at least 2 years of work experience in a research field Desirable Qualification :
• Publication (as first or corresponding author) in high impact journals
Job Description :
• Responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory
• Management of data (ensuring integrity of data, entering the data, and ensuring data privacy)
• Assisting the lab-in-charge in ensuring smooth functioning of the laboratory (adherence to SOP, monitoring of logistics etc.)
• Assisting the scientists and PIs of projects in all phases of their research
Job Code : Application for Project Research Scientist- III (Scientist B) – Multi-Disciplinary Research Units, KMC, Manipal
Remuneration in INR / month : Rs. 56,000+ 10% HRA
Lab Technician (Two Position) (One Position)
Essential Qualification : • 12th pass in Science subjects with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT/MLT) or equivalent with minimum five years of experience in a relevant laboratory/research field OR
• Three-year graduate degree in Life Sciences / Medical Laboratory Technology / Biotechnology / Microbiology or related subject with minimum two years of experience in laboratory work
Desirable Qualification :
• Experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction)
• Experience in sample processing, storage and biobank management
• Experience working in clinical research projects or diagnostic laboratories
• Knowledge of biosafety procedures and laboratory documentation
Job Description :
• Collection, processing and storage of biological samples (blood, serum, plasma, etc.)
• Performing routine laboratory assays and assisting in molecular/biochemical experiments
• Maintaining laboratory records, sample inventory and equipment logs
• Ensuring compliance with biosafety and quality control protocols
• Assisting investigators in research activities and laboratory data documentation
• Coordination with clinical teams for sample collection and transport
Job Code : Application for Lab Technician – Multi-Disciplinary Research Units, KMC, Manipal
Remuneration in INR / month : Rs. 20,000 + 10% HRA
Mentioning of Job Code in the subject line of the application is mandatory.
Duration of the Project : Initially for a period of One year and extendable upto five years based on the performance and need of the project.
Candidates possessing the requisite qualification may send their detailed CV on or before April 11, 2026 to the following e-mail id/address. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Director - HR
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104
Udupi, Karnataka, India
e-mail : jobs.research@manipal.edu
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