Foundation for Medical Research Recruitment – Applications Invited
FMR in partnership with The Union is initiating a 3-year project on strengthening the Whole Genome Sequencing laboratories for TB in India. In this project, the candidate is expected to travel to various national referral laboratories in India which conduct WGS of clinical TB isolates. During the lab visits, the candidate will work towards understanding the sequencing needs of the labs and is expected to provide the labs with appropriate knowledge/skills in sequencing and stringent quality control towards preparing high performance self-sustained sequencing labs.
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Post I
Name of Post: Senior Consultant-Lab Strengthening
No. of Posts: 02
Industry: Medical / Healthcare
Function: Senior Consultant
Experience: 15 years and above
Salary: Commensurate to qualifications and experience
Location of Job: Mumbai
Qualification: Ph.D/Doctorate (Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Applied Biology/ Biotechnology)
Key Skills: Communication Skills, Team Management Skills, Computer Literacy, Analytical Quality Control
Institute: The Foundation for Medical Research.
Address: Dr. Kantilal J. Sheth Memorial Building, 84-A, R.G. Thadani Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018.
Job Description:
Foundation for Medical Research (FMR), Mumbai is looking for a senior consultant with Ph.D. with over 15 years of experience in setting up
a Microbiology/Molecular laboratory and maintain it with stringent quality control systems in place. The candidate should have experience in Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) or should be well-versed with WGS technologies and should have laboratory experience (Microbiology & Molecular biology) with clinical isolates of tuberculosis (TB). The candidate should be well-versed with contemporary DNA sequencing technologies and must be aware of all the quality control parameters required for sequencing.Basic Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel as per project requirements.
- Ability to consolidate e-data.
- Ability to undertake qualitative and technical evaluation.
- Possess good health with preferably no uncontrolled comorbidity.
- Preferably less than 50 years of age.
- Modicum of pedagogical skills for training.
- Motivating personality
Post II
Name of Post: Mid/Senior Level Technologist-Lab Strengthening
No. of Posts: 03
Industry: Medical / Healthcare
Function: Mid/Senior Level Technologist-Lab Strengthening
Experience: 3-5 Yrs.
Salary: Commensurate to qualifications and experience
Location of Job: Mumbai
Qualification: MSc/ Ph.D (Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Applied Biology/Biotechnology)
Key Skills: Communication Skills, Team Management Skills, Computer Literacy, Analytical Quality Control
Institute: The Foundation for Medical Research.
Address: Dr. Kantilal J. Sheth Memorial Building, 84-A, R.G. Thadani Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018.
Job Description:
Foundation for Medical Research (FMR), Mumbai is looking for a technologist with Ph.D. and
experience in Whole Genome Sequencing (preferably Illumina platform) and has laboratory
experience (Microbiology & Molecular biology) with clinical isolates of tuberculosis (TB). The
candidate should be well-versed with contemporary DNA sequencing technologies and must be aware of all the quality control parameters required for sequencing.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel as per project requirements.
- Ability to consolidate e-data.
- Ability to undertake qualitative and technical evaluation.
- Possess good health with preferably no uncontrolled comorbidity.
- Less than 50 years of age.
- Modicum of pedagogical skills for training
How to Apply:
Please apply within 10 days with CV and photograph to HRD, The Foundation for Medical Research, 84-A, R.G.Thadani Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 or by email to [email protected] (No telephonic enquiries).
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