Sanger Sequencing Facility at NCBS is looking for Project Associate

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.

The appointment will be a fixed-term position initially for one (1) year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. The position comes with consolidated pay based on qualification and experience, subject to institutional guidelines.

Post : Project Associate (Sanger Sequencing)

Essential Qualification : M. Sc. / M. Tech in Life Sciences discipline from a recognized University / Institute with a minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate.

Desirable Experience : 2 years of experience in handling high-throughput Sanger Sequencing platform.

Job Description :
a) Preparing sample arrangement sheet (SAS) for high-throughput Sanger sequencing PCR followed by sequencing cleanup.
b) Sanger sequencing results troubleshooting.
c) General upkeep and day to day maintenance of Sanger Sequencing platform.
d) Human cell line authentication and Genotyping using SSR/STR and data analysis.
e) Updating the existing lab SOPs to increase the day-to-day operational efficiency of Sanger Sequencing Facility.
f) Maintaining the records of QC, stock inventory and availability of primers.
g) Training the researchers of BLiSc and outside on need-by-need basis.
h) Other selected activities required from time to time.

Age limit : 35 years as of 01.01.2026 (subject to relaxation as per GoI norms)
Pay Scale : Salary will commensurate with experience and qualification.

General Instructions
1. The Selection process may consist written test / interview. Any change in the recruitment process will be intimated to the candidates in advance. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
2. Incomplete applications and online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
3. Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration. 'Relevant experience' means experience related to the area of the post advertised. The Screening-cum-Shortlisting Committee will determine the relevancy of experience, and its decision shall be final and binding.
4. When an Institute receives a large volume of applications, it is standard practice to implement shortlisting criteria to narrow down the candidate pool to a manageable number for interviews or further selection stages.
5. The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason.
6. The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position.
7. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
8. Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
9. Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
10. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.

HOW TO APPLY
Step 1 : Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2 : You will receive an email with the link on your registered email ID.
Step 3 : Using the link, you can fill in the application.
Step 4 : Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5 : After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking “SUBMIT”.
Step 6 : All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.
Step 7 : Candidates must upload the updated CV / Resume and a MANDATORY one-page COVER LETTER written by the candidate describing their background and the reason and interest for applying to this position. Please note that candidates applying without a proper cover letter will NOT be considered.

Last date for receipt of Online application : 17th April, 2026.