Job for Project Associate at CDSA

Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India launched CDSA on 28 September 2009 as an extramural unit of Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI). It was created to facilitate development of affordable healthcare products for public health diseases. Registered as a not-for profit research organization, it aims to develop an eco-system for training and learning and work with public sector institutions, and small and medium enterprises (SME) to translate innovative technologies into medical products for public good.

Post : Project Associate -II (01 Position)

Name of the Project : “INDIGO” – Effective and affordable flu vaccine for the world.
Emoluments : Maximum up to Rs 40,000/- per month
Age : Upto 35 years
Duration : One year (To be extended as per the requirement of the Project)

Location : CDSA Office, Faridabad
Job profile
• Project tracking activities for efficient management of the SoW for respective assignment related projects / assignments.
• Responsible for supporting clinical study documents development for start-up activities and other study documents / dossiers as per project requirement and assist in collation and preparation of clinical study documents for submission for regulatory and EC approvals.
• Supports creation, maintenance and periodic review of Trial Master Files, Tools and Systems for accuracy and completeness as per the regulatory and GCP requirements.
• Participate in project related meetings and assist in preparation of agendas, presentation materials, minutes, and tracking of action items.
• Assist project team in the preparation, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of clinical study documentation as per departmental SOPs and project requirements.
• Provide support for administrative tasks and office operations which may include but not limited to:
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments for travel and accommodation arrangements for delegates of project meetings, investigator meetings etc.
- Assist project teams in vendor payments and maintain tracking of payments.
- Assist in administrative tasks of manpower recruitment and coordinate candidate interviews.
• Creation of administrative notes as per project/operational requirements and tracking of approvals.
• Work with Clinical Portfolio Management and other internal departments on their requirements as and when required

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in technology or medicine or health care related field from a recognized institute / equivalent
OR
Master’s degree in health related field from a recognized institute / equivalent
Experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience after graduation OR at least one year of work experience after the post graduate degree
• Relevant experience of handling clinical site management, support to clinical site operations and administrative work for clinical research will be preferred
Skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. and working experience with project management software
• Ability to work under pressure, exhibit integrity in behavior and action.
• Ability to remain flexible and work independently with minimal guidance as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. All educational professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/ University and full-time.
2. The experience requirement specified should be experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.
3. Persons working in Govt. or Public Sector undertaking should produce “No Objection Certificate” at the time of Interview.
4. The qualification, experience and the number of position and other requirements for the post can be relaxed at the discretion of the Chairman of the Interview Committee, in case candidates are otherwise well qualified.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
6. Incomplete applications will stand summarily rejected without assigning any reasons
7. The salary is a consolidated sum as per sanctioned order without any other benefits. Salary mentioned against the position is the maximum and can be lesser based on candidate’s experience, qualifications, skill set, etc. A 10% annual increase in salary is based on the performance
8. This position is strictly project-based.
9. Internal CDSA Candidate will be provided NoC, only if they have completed a minimum of 2 years of services in their current position, failing which the Screening Committee has the authority to reject the application without giving any reason. Without submission of NoC, the application will be withheld.
10. All results will be published on our website and all future communications will be only through email
11. Candidates (Including SC/ST and other backward classes) are not entitled for the travel reimbursement or any other reimbursement for attending the interview.
12. This position will be placed in CDSA Faridabad office at NCR Biotech Science Cluster at Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway, Faridabad.
13. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
14. Submission of application will be thru online mode only otherwise it will get rejected or ignored

Procedure for filling online application :
a. Before filling up the online application, keep the following documents handy:
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (only jpeg/jpg format, file size 50 kb maximum)
ii) A comprehensive CV (PDF format only, file size 1 mb maximum) containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience/distinctions etc.
iii)
b. Candidates are requested to use Google Chrome internet browser for best results in submission of online application.
c. Once online application is submitted, no correction/ modification is possible.
d. In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send an e-mail to mahendersingh.cdsa@thsti.res.in
e. Those who have applied once need not to apply again.
f. Only technical queries will be resolved (if any), other than technical will be rejected and ignored.
g. On successful submission of your application, a pop-up containing a referral application number will come on your screen.

Last date of receipt of application is 28th February 2021.

Note : In case a suitable candidate is not found, the call for application will remain open till suitable candidate is found. As soon as suitable candidate is found, this recruitment notice will be closed on our website.

Recruitment Notice No. CDS/RN/5/2021