JIPMER Research Opportunity for Pharmacy & Biotechnology Candidates

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the posts of Project Research Scientist-I (Non- Medical) and Project Technical Support-I on contract basis at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, for research project funded by ICMR, New Delhi. The details are as given below.

Post : Project Research Scientist- I (non-medical)

Project title : Clinical performance evaluation of a chemically treated filter paper as blood sample collection tool for measuring serum concentrations of first- line anti-tuberculosis drugs
Project investigator (PI) : Dr. S. Sandhiya, Professor and Head
PI’s department : Clinical Pharmacology, JIPMER, Puducherry
Funding agency : ICMR

Number of posts : 01
Likely duration : Three years (Initial appointment will be given for 6 months, with extension based on performance)
Consolidated remuneration : 1st and 2nd year: ₹56,000/- + 20% HRA (i.e. 11,200/-) = ₹67,200/- pm 3rd Year: 58,800/- with 5% increment on the initial emoluments + HRA

Minimum Essential qualifications : Post Graduate Degree in Biotechnology/ Pharmacy/ Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), including the integrated PG degrees, with relevant research experience in a recognized institution/research center.

Desirable qualifications : • Proven expertise in LC–MS/MS sample preparation and handling.
• Prior experience in clinical research coordination with GCP-compliant documentation, CRF management, and data archival.
• Experience in multicentric project operations, including inter-site communication, logistics, and SOP harmonization.
• Strong publication record with ability to contribute to manuscripts, technical reports, and regulatory documents.
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet tools) with supporting documentation.
• Fluency in Tamil and English (spoken and written).

Maximum Age Limit : 35 years (as on 3rd March, 2026)

Responsibilities and expectations :
• Lead the implementation of the project workplan, ensure protocol compliance, and coordinate operational activities with participating centres.
• Independently manage biospecimen workflows, including receipt, processing, extraction, and preparation of clinical samples for LC– MS/MS analysis.
• Conduct LC–MS/MS runs with strict adherence to SOPs, including instrument calibration, method validation, QC documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee clinical trial documentation (CRFs, logs), ensuring accurate data capture, GCP-compliant archiving, and audit-ready records.
• Explain research procedure and obtain written informed consent from participants.
• Perform analytical data processing of LC–MS/MS and clinical datasets, contribute to technical reports, and support manuscript preparation.
• Maintain rigorous QA/QC in laboratory and clinical data processes

Contract can be terminated if the performance is not satisfactory.
• Eligible and interested candidates may please bring the filled application form (attached), along with CV, copy of supporting documents including academic qualifications, experience, and GCP training while reporting to the interview on the scheduled date.
• Preference will be given to those with prior experience in clinical research and hands-on working with LC–MS/MS.

Notes
1. Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
2. Selection process : Candidate should appear in person on 3rd March (Tuesday) at 10:00 a.m. for certificate verification at Seminar Room, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, III floor, Institute Block, JIPMER, Dhanvantri Nagar, Puducherry-605006, India. Witten MCQ-based screening test followed by interview will be conducted for selecting the candidates. Syllabus for the interview: Research Methodology, Good Clinical Practice, and project-related topics.
3. The final selection will be at the discretion of the Interview panel.

Terms and Conditions
1. This position is purely on contract basis for ICMR-sponsored project, and the selected candidate will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time. Further, the position is only for the duration of the project.
2. The contract may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
3. Qualification and experience should be in relevant discipline/field from recognized institution/organization.
4. Allowances/facilities other than consolidated salary will not be entertained.
5. Submission of wrong or false information at any stage during the process of selection or canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
6. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
7. Incomplete applications not in the prescribed format and without copies of required certificates are likely to be rejected.