St. John's Research Institute looking for Biochemist

The St. John's Research Institute (SJRI) is a part of the St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, which is run by the CBCI Society for Medical Education. From its inception, St. John's has set before it an ideal of excellence in academic courses as well as service to society as a result of which it has truly become holistic both in its outlook and in its approach to the problems of community health. In 2000, the Academy decided that its commitment to excellence in research required the setting up of an Institute that was dedicated to the pursuit of research and capacity development in St. John's. This vision encompassed improvement of health of the community and patients through research and development of a Center for Excellence in medical research in India.

Post : Biochemist - Vitamin A and D Fortification Programming in India Project

Job Summary :
This study is funded by BMGF. The study aims to establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess nutrient adequacy, determinants, coverage, quality, and compliance of fortified edible oil and milk, thereby enabling evidence-based improvements in fortification programming at national and state levels
Salary : Rs.50,000/- p.m
No of Vacancy : One

Key Responsibilities:
Job summary :
The Biochemist will coordinate laboratory activities including sample processing, biochemical assays, biospecimen storage, quality control, and laboratory documentation.

Roles and responsibilities
• Prepare and process biological samples (blood, plasma, tissues, etc.) for analysis, and perform a range of biochemical assays such as ELISA, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and nutritional component analysis.
• Handle biochemistry-related tasks and diagnostic instruments with proficiency, ensuring accuracy in sensitivity and specificity evaluations.
• Assist in field surveys, including participant screening, sample collection, processing, and analysis, with a willingness to travel for project-related work.
• Maintain detailed and precise documentation, including lab notebooks and research records, and ensure proper data interpretation under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), ethical guidelines, and laboratory safety protocols during all experiments and biological material handling.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, calibration, and functioning of laboratory instruments, along with regular inventory management of reagents and consumables.
• Collate, analyse, and manage nutritional and biochemical data, contributing to research publications and report writing based on study findings.
• Support any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI) related to the project.

Eligibility Criteria :
• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field. AND
• Experience in laboratory-based research, biochemical assays, and instrumentation (ELISA, HPLC, Mass spec, ICP/MS, Roche platforms and hematological autoanalyzer).

Location : Bangalore (Field sites include Koramangala, Anekal, Ballari District Block, and Hagari Bommanahalli, Karnataka)
Experience : Minimum 1–2-year research experience post qualification · Experience in laboratory-based research, b

Preferred Language : English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
Tentative Date of Joining : 15th June 2026

To Apply : E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 8th June 2026 to nutrition.jobapplication@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in