Call for Research Scientist at CDSA

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies for project positions at Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA) center. CDSA is a niche center of THSTI established to facilitate development of affordable healthcare products for public health diseases. It is the only public Centre in the country created with a mandate to support and nurture cost-effective, high quality, not-for-profit technology-based preclinical and clinical product development as well as support clinical research conducted by public agencies.

Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical)
Name of the Project : Sepsis related mortality in neonates in India: A multi-disciplinary, multi- institutional research program for context specific solutions
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
Age : Up to 35 years
Essential Qualification : • Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees
Desirable Qualification and Experience :
• Postgraduate degree in Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline from a recognised university
• Additional qualification or prior training in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related laboratory discipline.
• Experience in clinical research, preferably involving biological sample collection, processing, storage, transport, and associated documentation.
• Experience in preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs), study workplans, and coordinating study activities.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Job profile
• Support the coordination and management of clinical studies, including ethics and institutional approvals.
• Monitor study related laboratory processes including sample collection, processing, labeling, storage, transport, tracking, testing workflow, and documentation, to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, SOPs, and applicable quality standards, including GCLP principles, where applicable.
• Develop, review and maintain trial documents, including protocols, SOPs, CRFs, trial manuals, and operational guidelines.
• Support trial close-out activities, including database lock, site close-out, reconciliation and archiving of essential trial documents, and completion of trial close-out requirements.
• Coordinate the transfer, storage, or destruction of trial materials and biological samples in accordance with the trial protocol and applicable guidelines.
• Contribute to scientific writing, including manuscripts, trial protocols, grant reports, and conference presentations.
• Ensure adherence to the protocol, ethical requirements, and applicable guidelines, and support identification and escalation of protocol deviations and site-level issues
• Conduct site monitoring visits from site initiation through closeout, ensuring trials are conducted in compliance with the study protocol, GCP guidelines, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with investigators, collaborators, and external stakeholders to ensure effective study execution
• Provide training and operational guidance to study teams on protocol, processes, and documentation requirements, as applicable
• Perform any other project related duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Skills
• Proficient in computer literacy in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as collaboratively within a team setting

Data Manager
Number of the post : 01
Name of the Project : Sepsis related mortality in neonates in India : A multi-disciplinary, multi- institutional research program for context specific solutions
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
Age : Up to 35 years
Essential qualification and work experience :
• Master’s degree in any field preferably in science, with 6 years of experience in clinical data management/clinical research/operations/MIS/data analysis/IT/computer science/healthcare field OR
• Graduation degree in any field preferably in science, with 8 years of experience in clinical data management/clinical research/operations/MIS/data analysis/IT/computer science/healthcare field
Desirable qualification and work experience :
• Diploma in Clinical research and clinical data management. Familiarity with industry standard CDMS and some programming skills:
• Preparation of Clinical Study Data Management documents.

Job profile
• Clinical Study Protocol understanding and experience in the preparation of Data Management documents - DMP (Data Management Plan), DVP (Data Validation Plan/ Edit Checks Document), Annotated CRF, Data Entry Guideline etc.
• Quality Check of Database Design, Validation Program, Annotated CRF, Data Extract Views, Laboratory Details, Site and Investigators and Final Data Listings
• Good experience and working knowledge of CRF designing
• Preparation of Data transfer guidelines for external data load and self- evident correction chart.
• Working knowledge of Query management, data cleaning, data freezing and data archival.
• Change Requests and takes approval from sponsor
• Global library review and approval for changes
• Interact with other project team members to support the set-up, maintenance, and closure of the Data Management aspects of the project
• Sound knowledge of Clinical Database Development tools, logics and techniques and GCDMP
• Working knowledge of database standards and study development process, CDM SOPs, CDISC & SDTM standards
• E/SAE reconciliation
• Knowledge of medical dictionaries integration and medical coding in the databases.
• Preparing interim reports and review of listings of data for clinical trial status and data extraction in collaboration with the statistician
• Maintaining and archiving of clinical study related documents
• Participates in cross functional team meetings & external client meetings as DM representative
• Generate ad-hoc reports as needed
• The data manager will ensure that security of all data is maintained and confidentiality of participants is protected.
• Managing requests for data from external third parties – including liaising with internal staff and external collaborators to provide data in a timely and appropriate manner and maintenance of a database detailing the status of such external data requests.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to track requisition and specimen status to ensure prompt turnaround time of sample results.
• Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and immediately communicating these to the appropriate management representatives to ensure prompt resolution
• Create charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visual representations to present data
• Coordinate the archiving of study databases and related documents
• Effective interaction with intra-departments to ensure all required, vital information and documentation is acquired in a timely manner.
• Lead in preparation of datasets for analysis including data cleaning and ensuring compliance with the data protection.
• Develop Standard Operation Procedures and train study staff
• Supervise DM activities at the clinical site.

Skills
• Good management & leadership skills
• IT literate (experience with Microsoft based applications, data visualization and other CDMS applications)
• Must have experience in handling databases and query management
• Client focused approach to work
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must have understanding of clinical trials and familiarity with clinical data management functions.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Client focused approach to work.
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective time management in order to meet metrics or team objectives.
• Commitment to project and team goals.
• Must be able to work independently but seek guidance when necessary.
• Team player with outstanding inter-personal, negotiation skills and organizational skills.
• Sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks.
• Exhibits a sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work.
• Shows commitment to and performs consistently high quality work.
• Ability to model behaviors and ethics in line with CDSA Mission and Vision

Note
1) The candidates applying for the above mentioned post must bring their latest resume, one set of photocopy of documents in support of their educational qualification and experience along with originals and a valid ID cards for verification.
2) Candidates coming after the time slot mentioned will not be entertained.
3) All the candidates coming for written test/skill test/interview will be mandatorily required to deposit their mobile phone along with a valid Identity proof at the reception and the same will only be returned back on completion of the entire selection process.

General Terms & Conditions
a) These are the short-term positions and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.
b) All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University.
c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post. The candidates are required to satisfy themselves, before applying /appearing for the selection process, that they possess the minimum eligibility criteria as laid down in the recruitment advertisement. No query will be entertained with regard to the eligibility criteria.
d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification, experience etc.
e) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) falling under the following categories : (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. Institute/Department employees will get the age relaxation to the extent of the service rendered by them as on closing date of advertisement. 6. For Ex-servicemen upto the extent of service rendered in defence forces (Army, Navy & Air force) plus 3 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service.
f) All results/notifications will only be published on our website. Therefore, the candidates should essentially visit THSTI website, regularly.
g) All communications will only be made through email.
h) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
i) The no. of vacancy indicated above may change subjected to the actual requirement at the time of Written test/skill test/interview.
j) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of India rules/ guidelines shall prevail.
k) Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.

Walk in Interview
Date :
Project Research Scientist : 12 November 2026
Data Manager : 17th November 2026
Time : 09:00 AM
Venue : THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001