Job Description

Brief Description about the Project

The USDA Cornell Gut microbiome research program focuses on understanding the effect of multiple micronutrient fortified salt on the gut microbiome and metabolic health outcomes.


The collaboration of maternal and child nutrition program between SJRI and Cornell University in South India includes randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and a population - based periconceptional surveillance program.


We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our research team, to work both at SJRI and at our research field site.


Technician


Position Starting: 01st November, 2024


No. of Vacancy: One


Salary: Rs. 25,000 to 35,000/- month (Inclusive of HRA)


Preferred Qualifications: DMLT including 12th Pass/B.Sc MLT/Masters in Medical Laboratory Technology.


Language: Telugu, English.


Location : Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh (Research Field Site) and Bangalore, India.


Experience: Minimum Experience of 1 to 2 years.


Last Day for Receiving Application: 21st October, 2024



Roles & Responsibilities:


• Processing and storage of human specimens (saliva, blood, urine, and stool) at appropriate temperature according to the standard operating procedures on the day of sample collection.


• Laboratory analyses of samples in real time and archived samples using established protocols and gold standard methods.


• Labelling samples.


• Maintaining inventory of supplies needed for testing and ordering new supplies when necessary.


• Data entry and checking data quality assurance following standard operating methods.


• Maintain the laboratory records, analytical procedures, and validation protocols according to standard operating procedures.


• Maintain and manage laboratory protocols and documentation.



Interested candidates may send their Resume to:

The Principal Investigator


USDA-Cornell Gut Microbiome Project


SJRI


To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 21st October, 2024 deepap@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in



Can Contact us on the following Numbers 080-49467010/49467011/49467021