Research Career for Pharma, Chemistry or Life Sciences candidates under Ministry of Science & Technology, THSTI

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.
This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies of BRIC-THSTI under the following projects

Post : Research Scientist (Senior Bioanalyst) - One post

Monthly consolidated emoluments : Rs. 1,20,000/-

Age Limit : 45 years
Project : Placenta Health Project - Adaptive Dose Finding Platform in India
PI : Dr. Nitya Wadhwa
Co-PI : Dr. Dinesh Mahajan

Essential & Desirable qualifications & Experience : Master’s degree in chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Pharmacology/ any branch of chemical or life sciences from a recognized university with atleast four (4) years’ of post-qualification experience in the following areas-
a) Experience in LC-MS/ MS- based bioanalysis, preferably in BA/BE setups, CRO, or translational research laboratories, is a must.
b) Experience in bioanalytical method development, validation, and analysis of PK samples in a regulatory- compliant laboratory is a must.

Desirable : • Experience in establishing or setting up a bioanalytical laboratory or implementing compliant analytical workflows.
• Familiarity with bioanalytical regulatory guidance (e.g., USFDA and EMA) and laboratory quality systems is essential. Knowledge of ICH M10 bioanalytical method validation guidance and awareness of 21 CFR Part 58 (GLP regulations) will be an advantage.

Job description/ Skills required
Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
• Contribute to the establishment and operationalisation of the bioanalytical laboratory, including development of analytical workflows, laboratory processes, and documentation systems.
• Preparation and implementation of SOPs, laboratory practices, and quality-compliant procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain LC-MS/MS and HPLC systems to ensure reliable analytical performance.
• Support instrument qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure adherence to laboratory safety and good documentation practices.
• Provide routine supervision and technical guidance to junior analysts and laboratory staff.
• Oversee the maintenance of reference standards, reagent inventory, logbooks and lab notebooks.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Contribute to the revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical workflows, and controlled documentation.
• Support implementation of GCP- aligned and quality-compliant bioanalytical processes for regulatory clinical studies.
• Participate in internal audits, instrument qualification activities, and inspection readiness initiatives.

Bioanalytical Method Development & Validation
• Prepare method development, validation, and analytical protocols for new projects after required literature search.
• Develop, optimize, and validate LC-MS/MS and HPLC methods for quantification of small molecule- based drugs and metabolites in biological matrices (e.g., plasma, serum, tissues).
• Execute regulatory bioanalytical validations aligned with national and international guidance (e.g., USFDA/EMA/ICH).
• Perform routine bioanalysis of clinical and preclinical PK study samples, including preparation of calibration standards and quality control samples.
• Generate analytical summaries, concentration datasets, and bioanalytical study reports in compliance with laboratory quality systems.

General Terms & Conditions
a) These are the short-term positions, and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.
b) All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University.
c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post. The candidates are required to satisfy themselves, before applying /appearing for the selection process, that they possess the minimum eligibility criteria as laid down in the recruitment advertisement. No query will be entertained with regard to the eligibility criteria.
d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification, experience etc.
e) The age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable.
f) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) falling under the following categories : (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. Institute employees will get the age relaxation to the extent of the service rendered by them as on closing
date of advertisement. 6. For Ex-servicemen upto the extent of service rendered in defence forces (Army, Navy & Air force) plus 3 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service.
g) All results/notifications will only be published on our website. Therefore, the candidates should essentially visit THSTI website, regularly.
h) All communications will only be made through email.
i) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
j) The no. of vacancy indicated above may change subjected to the actual requirement at the time of Written test/skill test/interview.
k) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of India rules/ guidelines shall prevail.
l) Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.

HOW TO APPLY
1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents except
(i) should be in pdf format):
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation/Diploma degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet (if applicable)
vii) PhD degree/certificate (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable

2. Procedure for filling up online application :
i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website. Applications
through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
• The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking/ UPI.
• Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
• Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future reference.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Details of fees to be paid are as shown below :
1. Unreserved, OBC & EWS candidates : Rs. 590/-
2. SC/ST/Women/PwBD : Rs 118/-
D) Step 4 : Submission of application form
iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference
number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number
for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to personnel@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).

Last date for receipt of online application : 7th August 2026
The applications will be scrutinised / shortlisted and processed for further selection.