Opportunity for M.Pharm or MSc to Join Government Medical College Hospital as Scientist | Salary Rs. 67,200 pm

Chandigarh the City Beautiful has one of the best educational facilities in the country. Besides the Panjab University and the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, it has an Engineering College, College of Arts, College of Architecture, a number of Government and Private Degree Colleges and other prestigious and important research institutions. However city lacked a Medical College for graduate i.e. MBBS and postgraduate studies for the students belonging to Chandigarh.

Post : Project Scientist B (Non-Medical) / Project Scientist I – 01 post

Emoluments : Rs. 56000 Plus 20% HRA (consolidated)
Age limit : 35 years
Duration : One year (extendable till the completion of project duration of 3 years based on performance)
Location : Department of Neonatology, Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh

Essential qualifications and experience : First Class Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in subjects listed below OR Second Class Post Graduate with Ph.D. degree from a recognized University in subjects listed below Eligible subjects for educational qualification :
1. Biochemistry
2. Genetics/ Medical Genetics
3. Immunology
4. Molecular biology
5. Biotechnology
6. Pharmacology

Desirable qualifications and experience
1. Postgraduate diploma or degree in clinical trial management
2. Experience of working as a research staff in medical research

Skills
• Basics of biomedical research including informed consent process.
• Well versed in recording the data.
• Excellent reading comprehension and strong written as well as verbal communication skills including good command of English is required.
• Good understanding of needs for project and job responsibilities.
• Computer skills including proficiency in entering data and in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good organizational behavior and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co- workers and investigators.

Job profile The Project Scientist I (NM) will be responsible for
• Providing support to research nurses in recruitment of study subjects and data collection.
• Ensuring data accuracy and completion
• Entering data into database, manage and maintain effective record keeping data.
• Providing support to project office operations performing a variety of standard administrative duties including typing of official documents ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.
• Keeping track of project with updated reports.
• Responsible for organizing files, collecting, and managing data to be entered into the computer.
• Any additional work related to the research project including work of other research staff, as needed.

General Terms & Conditions
1. All educational professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/ University and full-time.
2. The specified experience should have been acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.
3. Persons working in Govt. or Public Sector undertaking should produce a “No Objection Certificate”.
4. The qualification, experience, and other requirements for the posts are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable. Candidates not found suitable for the posts notified, can be offered a lower post on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
5. Age relaxation will be given as per rules of the Government/ICMR.
6. No TA/DA will be admissible to appear in the screening test or personal interaction.
7. Only candidates who can join immediately need to apply, as the position is to be filled urgently.
8. This position will be purely on a temporary/contractual basis for the specified period and based on the project duration. The appointment under the research project does not give any right to claim by the candidate for permanent employment, absorption in GMCH/DHR/ICMR or continued contractual appointment.
9. In case the number of applicants for any post is large, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher relevant qualifications.
10. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written test/Interaction. Request for change in Written test/Interaction schedule will not be entertained under any circumstances.

11. The salary is a consolidated sum without other benefits and is based on the funding agency’s guidelines.
12. Incomplete applications will stand summarily rejected without assigning any reasons thereof.
13. Process of selection: The candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and experience. If needed a screening examination and interaction with the candidates will be held. The schedule of selection will be published on the hospital website. All results will be published on our website. No individual communication will be sent to any candidate by phone or email.
14. The competent authority reserves the right to any amendment, cancellation or changes to this recruitment notice as a whole or in part without giving any reason or giving notice.
15. The decision of the competent authority regarding the selection of the candidate will be final and no representation will be entertained in this regard.
16. If applying for more than one post, a separate application should be submitted for each post.
17. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

18. Interested candidates may please submit the following at Department of Neonatology, Level-4, Block D, Government Medical College Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. a. Filled application form (blank form given on the next page) b. Two reference letters by previous employers. The reference letter must have the contact details of the referee. c. Passport-size photograph d. Age proof (self-attested copy) e. Qualification certificate (self-attested copy) f. Experience certificate (self-attested copy) g. NOC from previous employer (if working currently)
19. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
20. Schedule of selection (subject to change)
a. Last date of receiving applications : 31 July 2025 at 5 PM
b. Display of shortlisted candidates on GMCH website : 5 August 2025
c. Screening test (if needed) : Date to be declared on GMCH website
d. Interaction with candidates : Date to be declared on GMCH website