Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an Institution of National Importance established, through an Act of Parliament, by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India under the auspices of UNESCO. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world-class education, training and conduct innovative research in multiple interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology. RCB has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing and executing a globally competitive interdisciplinary PhD programme in biotechnology in collaboration with, the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) institutions (hereinafter iBRICs) and ICGEB.
Hence, in order to supplement the research and academic wing of RCB and to achieve the objectives of i3c BRIC programme, expert consultancy services are required. The Centre invites online applications from those eligible, and the eligibility, consultancy fee, scope of work and other terms & conditions are as under: -
Post : Consultant (Technical Expert Service provider)
Consolidated Monthly Fee : Ranging from Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 80,000/- per month consolidated depending upon skill and experience.
Maximum Age Limit : 40 Years
Essentials : 1. Qualification: Post-graduate (Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Chemistry) with minimum 60 % marks or PhD in Life Sciences / Chemistry.
2. Experience : Should have a minimum of three years’ (post qualifying with Master’s degree) of hands on experience and demonstrated productivity in one or more of the following technology platforms: - i) Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics ii) Protein Expression, and Purification & Molecular Interactions
iii) Optical Microscopy
iv) Electron Microscopy
v) Flow Cytometry
vi) Genomics
Desirable : Previous experience of providing services in one of the aforementioned technology platforms.
Scope of Work :
• Establish SOPs and process samples as per the SOPs.
• Provide hands-on training in different SOPs to Students of different courses in RCB.
• Organize practical training sessions of different courses in RCB.
• Help user scientists in data acquisitions and provide technical services to the user scientists.
• Troubleshoot problems with instruments with the help of authorized application scientist or engineer.
• Liaise with appropriate service engineers and vendor personnel to maintain equipment and associated software in a functional state with minimal downtime.
• Maintain records of all financial and technical transactions (AMC/CMC etc.) associated with the technology platforms.
• Coordinate with the infrastructure team and other members of the facility management services to ensure smooth running of the technology platforms.
• Help in activities related to organization of various training courses, workshops and conferences conducted on campus.
• Help in other activities of RCB such as ethical clearances, biosafety etc.
Tentative Nos. : 01
Terms and Conditions
1. The engagement will be initially for one year, which may be extended further on mutually agreeable terms up to a maximum of three years.
2. The consultant will be required to be available on a daily basis during the working hours of the Centre or as and when requir ed by the concerned.
3. The engagement is subject to periodic evaluation of the service provider and if, on such evaluation the services are not found to be satisfactory, the contract will be terminated with one-month notice.
4. The contract may be terminated by either party by giving one-month advance notice in writing.
5. The consolidated fee shown above are only indicative and shall be decided by the Selection Committee.
6. The contract shall conform to the provisions of GFR and extant rules of RCB, Faridabad in force from time to time.
7. The Selected Experts shall will be required to visit the Center on regular basis. Monthly fee will be payable upon meeting the minimum service requirements decided by the Centre.
8. The contract is for expert consultancy services will not, in any case, be considered as an employment contract with the Center.
9. All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University.
10. No TA/DA will be provided to applicants for appearing in the interaction with the Selection Committee members. If required, interaction may be conducted through online/VC mode. The Selection Committee will have the right to conduct multiple round of interaction.
11. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
12. Number of Expert mentioned above is indicative only and the number may increase or decrease as per requirement and at the discretion of the Competent Authority of the Center. 13. Mere fulfilment of the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for the selection process. Only the applicants shortlisted by a duly constituted Screening Committee will be called. The decision of the Centre in this regard will be final. No interim inquiries in this regard will be entertained.
14. The Center may empanel a list of Experts, which will be valid for a period of 12 months.
15. The Centre has the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time and reserves the right to accept or reject any / all the application(s) without assigning any reason thereof.
16. All results/notifications/addendum/corrigendum will be published only on RCB website. Therefore, the applicants should visit the RCB website regularly till completion of the recruitment process.
17. Any dispute arising out of this advertisement including the selection process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Faridabad/Delhi.
18. Applicants canvassing/giving incorrect information/violating norms in any kind, detected at any stage, before or after the selection will be disqualified with immediate/retrospective effect, as the case may be.
19. The decisions of the Competent Authority, RCB will be final and binding in all cases.
20. For any technical query/issue if any faced by the applicant/candidate while applying, please contact email:- it@rcb.res.in.
Note : Applicants who are already in regular government service and are willing to be engaged as Expert Consultancy Provider, are advised to take prior permission from their parent organization for the same. The positions are contract for service only with consolidated fee decided by the Center from time to time. RCB, Faridabad shall not have liability of any kind to his/ her parent organization.
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