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Christian Medical College, Vellore, widely known as CMC, Vellore, is a private, Christian minority community-run medical college and hospital in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. This institute includes a network of primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals.

Post : Senior Project Assistant ; Associate Research Officer

Senior Project Assistant for the Department of Neurological Sciences (Job Code - 1638)
Post for one Senior Project Assistant on an ICMR project for the Department of Neurological Sciences
Qualification : M.Sc. in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Life Sciences / Neuroscience.
M.Tech Biotechnology. Experience in qRT-PCR, Western blotting, IHC, and handling human tissue samples is desirable
External Salary : Consolidated Rs. 30,200/- including HRA
Accommodation not Provided
Mode of Appointment : Project
Duration : 1 Year (extendable)
Last Date : 24/01/2026

Associate Research Officer for the Department of Neurological Sciences (Job Code - 1640)
Qualification : M.Sc. in Virology / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Microbiology from a recognized university.
Salary : As per institutional Rule
Accommodation not Provided
Mode of Appointment : Project

Essential Experience : Hands on experience in molecular virology techniques, including conventional PCR, real – time PCR (qPCR) and multiplex PCR assay development and optimization.
Demonstrated experience in viral RNA extraction and handling, including isolation from clinical samples (CSF, serum, plasma, swabs), with knowledge of RNA quality control and contamination prevention.
Familiarity with biosafety practices relevant to virology laboratories (BSL – 2 / BSL – 2+)
Desirable Experience : Experience working with RNA viruses, including neurotropic viruses and arboviruses.
Exposure to metagenomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, including sample processing, library preparation support, and nucleic acid quality assessment.
Experience in clinical research projects involving sample processing, biobanking, SOP adherence, and quality control.
Additional Skills (Preferred) : Scientific writing skills, including preparation of technical reports, SOPs, and assistance in manuscript drafting.
Ability to maintain laboratory documentation, reagents, and inventories.
Coordination with clinical, laboratory, and bioinformatics teams.
Last Date : 31/01/2026