SCTIMST Openings : Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry Apply

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The joint culture of medicine and technology pioneered by its founders more than three decades ago, has come of age and gained unprecedented acceptance in India. The institute has the status of a university and offers excellent research and training facilities.

Post : Project Associate II

For ANRF Funded Project entitled “Prototype development and functional evaluation of a novel double- barrel autologous Platelet rich plasma isolation device” P.8283

No. of vacancies : Existing 1 ST (Backlog) (In the absence of eligible ST candidates, UR will be considered.)

Qualification (Essential) : (i) Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized University with 60% or above marks.
(ii) Qualified in any of the National Eligibility Test like – GATE or UGC-CSIR- NET or selected under National Level Exam conducted by agencies like DST, DBT, ICMR, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, IISER, SCTIMST, etc. or equivalent bodies.

Experience (Essential) : Two years’ experience in R&D in Industrial or Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and service.

Experience (Desirable) : Experience in handling blood and blood products, Cell Culture, ELISA molecular biology techniques Job description : Development and assembly of a medical devices, Invitro experiments, handling of blood samples, validation of devices, documentation and preparation of reports.

Monthly emoluments : Rs.42,000/- + 20% HRA

Age limit as on 01.08.2026 : 50 years

Duration : Initially for a period upto 31.03.2027, likely to be extended upto 09.06.2029

Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through Institute website and upload scanned copies of certificates to prove age, qualifications, experience and a valid caste certificate (for ST candidates) in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Govt. Institutions issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar.

The applications will be screened and eligible candidates will be called for an Interview to be conducted at the Biomedical Technology Wing of the Institute at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012. Intimation regarding the schedule of interview will be sent to their email id provided in the ONLINE application form. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Experience wherever prescribed means experience gained AFTER acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.

Note : Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature will be conducted for initial screening and only qualified candidates will be called for interview. Marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.