Life Sciences / Chemistry Recruitment under an ICMR-funded project, NIPER

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist-II (Non- Medical) under an ICMR-funded project entitled “Translating Multi-Omics Molecular Signatures into a Rapid Paper-Based Diagnostic Device for Differentiating Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative and Fungal Sepsis.” The project is between NIPER, Hyderabad, and Employees State Insurance (ESI) Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital, Hyderabad.

Post : Research Scientist, Technical Support

Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) (01)
Project number : GAP 126
Project title : Translating Multi-Omics Molecular Signatures into a Rapid Paper-Based Diagnostic Device for Differentiating Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative, and Fungal Sepsis
Duration of project : Three years
Salary : Rs. @67000+20100 (30% HRA) Total Rs. 87,100/- per month

Qualification
Essential : • First-class post-graduate degree (M.Sc./MS) in Life Sciences/ Chemistry with a minimum of 3 years of experience, of which at least two years should be in the area of developing Lateral flow devices. Working experience on sepsis-related biomarkers will be an added advantage,
Desirable : • Experience/ Knowledge in analytical chemistry.
• Experience/ Knowledge in working with lateral flow assays, paper-based microfluidics, electrochemical sensors, conjugation chemistry for immobilization of antibodies to detection nanoparticles, surface modification of paper-based devices.

Age limit : 40 years
Job profile : Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) will be involved in optimizing the fabrication process for paper-based microfluidic devices and lateral flow devices. They will work extensively on designing, fabricating, and characterizing paper-based and lateral-flow devices for detecting sepsis biomarkers. They will be responsible for validating the device, standardizing and validating the ELISA method, comparing it with the paper-based assay, and working closely with the ESIC team to test with real samples. They will need to travel frequently to the ESIC hospital in Hyderabad for project-related work.

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (01)
Project number : GAP 126
Project title : Translating Multi-Omics Molecular Signatures into a Rapid Paper-Based Diagnostic Device for Differentiating Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative, and Fungal Sepsis
Duration of project : Three years
Salary : Rs. 56,000/- + 27% HRA of Rs.15,120/-; Total Rs. 71,120/- per month

Qualification
Essential : 1. First-class post-graduate degree (M.Sc./MS/Ph.D.) in Life Sciences/ Chemistry. 1 to 2 years of experience and GATE/NET qualifications will be an added advantage. In exceptional cases, candidates with less experience can be considered.
2. First-class post-graduate degree (M.Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering/ Bioengineering/ Biotechnology/ Medical Devices. GATE/NET qualification with experience in the relevant area will be an added advantage.
Desirable : 1. Experience/ Knowledge in 2. Experience/ Knowledge in working

Age limit : 40 years
Job profile : He/She has to work actively on biological sample processing, quality and integrity checking of processed samples, and performing proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics. He/She will be responsible for analyzing the complete datasets, performing functional data validation, and shortlisting biomarkers for diagnostic purposes. Should be a team player, well-versed in writing and communication skills.

Project Technical Support 3
Project number : GAP 126
Project title : Translating Multi-Omics Molecular Signatures into a Rapid Paper-Based Diagnostic Device for Differentiating Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative, and Fungal Sepsis
Duration of project : Three years
Salary : Rs. 56,000/- + 27% HRA of Rs.15,120/-; Total Rs. 71,120/- per month

Qualification
Essential : • First-class post-graduate degree (M.Sc./MS) in Life Sciences, Clinical Chemistry
• First-class post-graduate degree (M. Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering/ Bioengineering/ Biotechnology/ Medical Devices.
Desirable :
• Experience/ Knowledge in
• Experience

Age limit : 35 years
Job profile : The Project Technical Support 3 (Non-Medical) team member will be involved in sample collection, biological sample processing, quality and integrity checking of processed samples, and performing proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics. Should be a team player, well-versed in writing and communication skills.

Last Date of Submission of applications : 21st of September 2026 by 5 PM
Intimation to shortlisted candidates : 23rd of September 2026 by 5 PM
Expected date of Interview : 25th of September 2026, preferably physically*
Expected date of joining the project : 01st of October 2026

*Please note that no TA/DA will be paid to appear in the interview. Candidates are required to arrange their accommodation.