SCTIMST looking for Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry candidates

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The joint culture of medicine and technology pioneered by its founders more than three decades ago, has come of age and gained unprecedented acceptance in India. The institute has the status of a university and offers excellent research and training facilities.

Post : Project Scientist I

For DST Funded Project entitled “Development of a point-of-care device for the diagnosis of sepsis and antibiotic usage” P.8274
Qualification (Essential) : Doctoral Degree in Life sciences / Biomedical Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Immunology OR Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical / Biotechnology / Biomedical from a recognized University or equivalent.
Experience (Desirable) : Experience in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biomedical devices based experiments or product developments.
Job description : Development of working chemistry for biomarker detections, Specification developments for point of care devices, Sensitivity & Specificity studies, Project documentations, Writing reports, patents, manuscripts, etc. Validations of proof concept.

Monthly emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- + 20 % HRA
Age limit as on 01.10.2025 : 35 years
No. of vacancies : Existing – 1 SC (In the absence of eligible SC candidates, UR will be considered.)
Duration : Initially for a period upto 25.05.2026, likely to be extended upto 25.05.2028.

Those who fulfil the above requirements may report for an interview as per the above schedule alongwith duly filled Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, original and self-attested copies of certificate to prove age, qualifications, experience and a valid caste certificate (SC candidates) in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Govt. Institutions issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates reporting after 09.15 AM will NOT be considered for selection. Candidates already in service have to produce a No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview. Experience wherever prescribed means experience gained AFTER acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.

Note : Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature will be conducted for initial screening and only qualified candidates will be called for interview. Marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.

Walk in Interview
Date & Time : 27.10.2025, 10.30 AM
Venue : Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695012