Christian Medical College announces Pharma and Biotechnology Openings

Christian Medical College, Vellore, widely known as CMC, Vellore, is a private, Christian minority community-run medical college and hospital in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. This institute includes a network of primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals.

Post : Pharmacist, Research Officer

Staff III Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Services
Qualification : D.Pharm / B.Pharm
Candidates with Typing and Computer skills will be preferred.
Appointment will be given only for pharmacists who have registered in the Tamil Nadu State Pharmacy Council and those who have completed 4 years of experience as Jr. Pharmacist (Term Appointment) or equivalent only need to apply.
Salary Scale : As per institutional rules
Age Limit : Below 35 years
Job Description : Dispensing of Drugs, Charging the prescription, receiving cash and other roles assigned.
Note : Only Regular mode will be accepted, Private or correspondence studies will be not accepted.
Last Date : 30/03/2026

Pharmacist (External - Project) for the Medical Critical Care
Qualification : B.Pharm with Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council Registration.
Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 1-2 years of experience in Infection control and antimicrobial stewardship in a teaching tertiary care hospital
Candidates proficient in conducting audits, surveillance with good written, spoken English and computational analysis skills will be preferred.
Consolidated Pay : As per institutional rules.
Age Limit : Below 35 years
Note : Only Regular mode will be accepted, Private or correspondence studies will be not accepted
Last Date : 28/03/2026

Associate Research Officer for the Department of Neurological Sciences (Job Code - 1640)
Qualification : M.Sc. in Virology / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Microbiology from a recognized university.
Salary : As per institutional Rule
Accommodation not Provided
Mode of Appointment : Project
Last Date : 06/04/2026

Essential Experience : Hands on experience in molecular virology techniques, including conventional PCR, real – time PCR (qPCR) and multiplex PCR assay development and optimization.
Demonstrated experience in viral RNA extraction and handling, including isolation from clinical samples (CSF, serum, plasma, swabs), with knowledge of RNA quality control and contamination prevention.
Familiarity with biosafety practices relevant to virology laboratories (BSL – 2 / BSL – 2+)
Desirable Experience : Experience working with RNA viruses, including neurotropic viruses and arboviruses.
Exposure to metagenomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, including sample processing, library preparation support, and nucleic acid quality assessment.
Experience in clinical research projects involving sample processing, biobanking, SOP adherence, and quality control.
Additional Skills (Preferred) : Scientific writing skills, including preparation of technical reports, SOPs, and assistance in manuscript drafting.
Ability to maintain laboratory documentation, reagents, and inventories.
Coordination with clinical, laboratory, and bioinformatics teams.
Last Date : 28/03/2026