BioNEST Bioincubation Centre invites applications from Life Sciences candidates

The Industrial Biotech Park aims to catalyze wealth creation through biotechnological interventions and create sustainable employment opportunities.

BioNEST Bioincubation Centre, Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua invites applications from eligible and interested candidates to work under a Project implemented at “Industrial Biotech Park, Ghatti, Kathua” funded by BIRAC, DBT. Responsibilities include managing the incubator and supporting start-ups and entrepreneurship at Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua. The following positions shall be filled up through WALK- IN-INTERVIEW.

Coordinator (Scientist) [01 Position]
Post : IBTP- BN-02
Essential Qualification(s) : i) BTech / MSc / MTech in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences And
ii) 3 yrs of proven job experience in Bio- product development R&D/ Startup/ Entrepreneurship/ Industry Experience.
Desirable Qualification(s) : i) MBA/Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in management/business development and intellectual property rights related areas
ii) Experience in working with Start-ups/Institutional business development activities/ Technology transfer, Product Marketing, Developing relationships with Industries/ Universities/ Government bodies, experience in conducting training programmes
iii) Candidate needs to have good scientific writing and oral communication skills along with computer literacy
Upper Age Limit : 45 years
Monthly Emoluments (₹) : Rs. 75,000/- (Consolidated)

Chief Executive Officer [01 Position]
Post : IBTP- BN-01
Essential Qualification(s) : i) Masters/MBA/MBM/PGDM/PMP with atleast minimum 55% marks and
ii) At least 5 years of proven job experience in Entrepreneurship/Business Development or Bio-product development/ Startups/Tech transfer/ Industry Experience
Desirable Qualification(s) : i) Diploma in management/business development/ intellectual property rights related areas will be preferred. Experience in industrial/ institutional business development activities such as liaison with different stakeholders, business negotiations, drafting of MoUs, technology transfer, contract management and financial management. Developing relationships with Industries/ Universities/ Government bodies, experience in conducting training programmes
ii) Candidate needs to have good writing and oral communication skills with computer literacy
Upper Age Limit : 50 years
Monthly Emoluments (₹) : Rs. 1,00,000/- (Salary Negotiable)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The persons selected will work in the project at Industrial Biotech Park, Kathua for a period of one year which is further extendable depending upon their performance.
2. Age will be reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications , i.e., 15.06.2026.
3. All the eligible candidates are advised to fill the Google form on or before 15.06.2026 (Monday) by 05:00 pm. Any application received after the scheduled date and time shall not be entertained for Walk in interview.
4. The list of shortlisted candidates for in person interview will be uploaded on the CSIR-IIIM website https://iiim.res.in/ on 17.06.2026 (Wednesday) by 5:00 pm.
5. The applicants (who have applied within the stipulated date and time) must bring all the academic & work experience documents & certificates in original as well as self-attested photocopies at the time of WALK-IN- INTERVIEW and ‘RESULT WAITED’ will not be considered.

6. The interview date will be announced on the CSIR-IIIM website. Please check these websites regularly for updates.
7. The WALK-IN- INTERVIEW will be held at CSIR-IIIM, Canal Road, Jammu.
8. The candidate has the option to interact in English/Hindi before the Selection Committee.
9. In case the final certificates reflect CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades, the candidate should convert the same into an equivalent percentage as per the approved formula of the University in the Application Form, and a copy of such conversion must be attached along with the application form.
10. To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and possess the degrees/mark sheets in the subjects above should apply for the interview.
11. Upon selection/empanelment, the original documents, including eligibility qualification, DOB certificate, will be verified; if any discrepancy is found, the selection/empanelment shall stand cancelled. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the WALK-IN- INTERVIEW.