ICT Mumbai Announces Pharma, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology Fellowships

Established on October 1, 1933 as University Department of Chemical Technology (popularly called UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), with the noble intention of advancing India’s knowledge reserves in chemical science and technology, the Institute has grown to become a premier (deemed) university devoted to education, training, research and industrial collaboration in chemical engineering, chemical technology, applied chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology and bio-processing. The then UDCT grew in stature over the years and was granted partial autonomy by the University of Mumbai in 1985, which was taken to the next echelon under the concept of autonomy propagated by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Project, Sponsor : Development of an Affordable Evolocumab Biosimilar to ensure Equitable Access for Indian Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia, ICMR, Govt, of India under Dr. Ratnesh Jain (PI)
No. of Positions : 01
Location : BSBT, ICT, Matunga, Mumbai, India

Essential Qualifications : M.Sc / M.Tech in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Biotechnology or allied disciplines.
Desirable Qualification : Hands-on experience in CHO cell line development for antibody production, biosimilar development and characterization, upstream processing, downstream process and/or related bioprocessing/analytical techniques.

Fellowship : Rs. 36,400 per month (28,000/- + 30% HRA)
Duration : 36 Months

Job Description : Looking for a passionate and self-motivated individual with excellent scientific and communication skills to support development and validation of an indigenously produced biosimilar for the treatment of a rare genetic disorder. The position is full time and tenable at ICT Mumbai campus.

Interested candidates are requested to fill out the application form : The applications should reach on or before 15th March, 5.00 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. The selection of the candidate will be carried out through Online/Physical interview. If we receive a large number of applications, scrutiny for shortlisting of candidates for interview will be done. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview in online/offline mode. The candidate may be admitted for PhD program at ICT Mumbai subjected to the admission criteria of Institute. The recommendation of the committee will be final.