Application for Research Scientist at SRM Centre for Clinical Trials & Research, Salary upto Rs. 1 lakh pm

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Project Title : ICMR Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) - Phase I Clinical Trial Networks
Project No.: ICMR/BMS/Phase-I/CAR/2023/SRM
Principal Investigator : Dr. Melvin George, Head, Centre for Clinical Trials and Research, Professor, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kattankulathur-603203, Tamil Nadu.
Place of work and postings : SRM Centre for Clinical Trials & Research, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kattankulathur-603203, Tamil Nadu.

Project Research Scientist III (Medical)
Number of posts : 1 (one)
Duration : One year (renewed yearly for four years)
Maximum age limit : 45 years
Salary/month : Rs.1,18,110 (including HRA for 1ˢᵗ year)
Essential Qualification : MBBS with minimum of 3 years of experience / MD degree including integrated PG degrees with 0-1-year experience

Desirable qualification and experience : • Post graduate medical degree (MD in Pharmacology / General medicine / Community medicine / paediatrics / Emergency medicine / Anaesthesia) with 0-1 years’ experience in clinical trials/ clinical research and related activities.
• DM (clinical pharmacology) with 0-1 years’ experience in clinical trials/research.
• MBBS with 3+ years’ experience in hospital setting/ clinical trials/ research.
Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
• Knowledge in Clinical Research and epidemiological studies
• Proficiency in statistical methodology and data management
• Knowledge of computer programming languages (web application and database)
• Strong understanding of guidelines in relevant research setting
• Language Proficiency: English/ Hindi/Tamil/any other language

Job description
• Project management of the Phase I clinical trials network
• Preparation and completion of trial related documents
• Coordinate with stakeholders like sponsor, regulators, ethics committee for trial related activities
• Training of the study team members in GCP/ trial specific training
• Perform all the delegated duties of the Phase I study including consent process, safety monitoring, supervision of trial related documents, logs etc.
• Preparation of CSR
• Scientific writing and publication
• Collaborate and interact with other project assistants to ensure successful execution of projects
• Participate in the development and review of policies, SOPs and another controlled document
• Preparedness and readiness of the site for trial related audit/inspections
• Participate with the PI and study team to identify and prioritize the development of systems and infrastructure to maintain research quality and compliance
• Occasional travel to attend sponsor study training meetings as required

Project Research Scientist - I
Number of posts : 1 (one)
Duration : One year (renewed yearly for four years)
Maximum age limit : 35 years
Salary/month : Rs. 71,120 (including HRA for 1ˢᵗ year)
Essential Qualification : • First class post graduate degree with including integrated post graduate degree with 1 year of experience • Second class post graduate degree with PhD or 3 years of experience

Desirable qualification and experience :
• Ph.D. in applied life science/ pharmaceutical medicine/clinical research/biotechnology/biochemistry / epidemiology/ bioinformatics/biostatistics OR
• Post graduate degree in life science/ pharmaceutical medicine/clinical research/ biotechnology/ biochemistry/ epidemiology/ bioinformatics/biostatistics with minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical trials/clinical research.
• Any experience in pharmaceutical industry will be appreciated
Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
• Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
• Knowledge in Clinical Trial or Epidemiology
• Knowledge of computer programming languages (web application and database)
• Strong understanding of guidelines in relevant research setting
• Language Proficiency: English/Hindi/Tamil

Job description
• Delegated duties of the clinical trials
• Maintenance of the trial master files
• Involved in the consent process and documentation
• Randomization and allocation
• Electronic data capture
• Prepare the documents for SAE reporting, if any
• Reviewing scientific literature and attending conferences to stay current with advances in clinical research
• Preparing reports on study results and submitting them to colleagues and supervisors
• Reviewing data from clinical trials to ensure that study procedures were followed accurately
• Coming up with new ideas for research projects that can be conducted within the department or company
• Participating in research projects related to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Preparing publications, presentations or working reports; and
• Performing other research and administrative duties as assigned
• Participate with the PI and study team to identify and prioritize the development of systems and infrastructure to maintain research quality and compliance
• Occasional travel to attend sponsor study training meetings as required

Applications are invited for the following posts from the eligible candidates.
The positions are for a 4-year contract to work within the ICMR Centre for Advanced Research - Phase I trial Network at the Centre for Clinical Trials and Research (CCTR), SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu.
• The staff appointed on the project will be paid as indicated in the budget statement
• The approved duration of the scheme is Five years. The annual extension will be given after review of the work done on the scheme during the previous year
• Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one-year, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

General terms & conditions for the posts are as follows :
1. Since the posts are purely temporary, the incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointment under ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
2. The appointment is terminated with one month notice period from either side without assigning any reason and the tenure would be reviewed periodically based on performance and suitability.
3. Leave shall be as per the institutional policy for project staff.
4. No TA/DA will be given to attend the interview.
5. Qualification and experience should be from a recognized university/organization/ institution.
6. Age relaxation is admissible to Government employees, departmental candidate, and ex-servicemen.
7. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification and the decision of the selection committee will be final.

8. The eligible candidates should forward their application by filling required details in the follow google docs.
9. The interview date will be intimated via e-mail.
10. The selected candidate will abide by rules of SRM Centre for Clinical Trials & Research (CCTR), SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu.
11. The candidate will be under the administrative control of the Principal Investigator and Dean (Medical), SRM MCH & RC.
12. The continuance of the tenure will however depend on the satisfactory progress of work and can be terminated at any time on a month’s notice if the progress is not satisfactory.

The Application link will be open up to 07 JULY 2025.