Project Technical Support Job at TTCRC – Apply by June 15
Are you passionate about translational cancer research and organoid technologies? Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre (TTCRC) is inviting applications for the role of Project Technical Support-III within the SOLi3D Group at its state-of-the-art facility in Kolkata. This ICMR-funded position offers hands-on experience in advanced 3D culture models, drug response testing, and high-end laboratory techniques. If you hold a Master’s in Biological Sciences with cell culture experience, don’t miss this opportunity—apply before 15th June 2025!
Validity: till 15th June 2025
Position: Project Technical Support-III for Organoid laboratory (SOLi3D Group)
Appointing Organisation
Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
The Tata Medical Center and the Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre
The Tata Medical Center (TMC) is a multispecialty institution for tertiary cancer care based in New Town, Kolkata. Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre (TTCRC), the research arm of TMC, is within a dedicated academic building. At TTCRC, a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and industry professionals collaborate to develop a systems medicine approach in cancer research. This approach is focussed on developing innovative, indigenous, cost-effective and equitable strategies to improve cancer diagnosis; develop treatments that match disease characteristics and are adapted to treatment response; and, identify prognostic and predictive disease biomarkers. These strategies are multi-dimensional and involve an iterative pathway that include clinical studies, high-throughput laboratory investigations, computational strategies to integrate, analyse and model data, hypothesis-based pre-clinical studies and evidence-based translation of findings to clinical practice. For additional information on work at TTCRC, visit the website: https://www.ttcrc.org/.
Organoid Laboratory (SOLi3D group) at TTCRC
Visit the website: https://www.ttcrc.org/soli3d.html
The Position
In this temporary project position supported by ICMR fund, the candidate will work as part of the SOLi3D (Solid tumour Organoid Laboratory for investigating Disease biology, Drug response testing and Drug discovery) group at TTCRC.
The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to continue, optimise and extend ongoing work on developing, establishing, maintaining and characterizing tumour organoid cultures from patient tissue samples. The techniques will include but not limited to clinical sample processing, organoid culture, microscopic imaging, extractions of biomolecules (DNA, RNA, Protein) and quality checks, sample preparation for histological analysis, NGS and protein mass spectrometry, drug response testing and other cell biology assays as needed. This will involve working closely with the team colleagues, hospital’s multidisciplinary clinical teams, the biorepository unit and other colleagues from different groups at TTCRC. The candidate will need to plan and perform hands on experiments, record and analyse data, participate and present data/papers in regular group meetings, national conferences and prepare scientific reports. The position will be managed by SOLi3D team lead and project PI.
Project PIs:
Non-clinical – Dr Dwijit GuhaSarkar, Lead Scientist -Organoid Laboratory, TTCRC
Clinical – Dr Sanjit Kr Agrawal, Breast Onco-Surgery, TMC
Tenure:
It is a temporary position. Initial duration of appointment will be for 6 months. Further extension is subject to satisfactory performance of the candidate and successful renewal of the project. Maximum possible tenure of the position will be till the completion of the project in February, 2028. No further extension or regularisation of the position will be possible beyond the completion of the project.
Essential qualifications/experience
(a) MSc/MTech in any stream of Biological Sciences, including Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology
(b) Strong experience in mammalian cell culture techniques
Additional desired experience
(a) Experience in 3D (spheroid/organoid) culture model development
(b) Experience in drug response screening assay
(c) Experience with patient sample handling and biobanking
(d) Familiarity with DNA, RNA and protein extraction techniques, quality check, qRT-PCR, Western Blot and high content confocal microscopy
(e) Familiarity with good laboratory practice for basic research laboratory protocols, procedures and techniques
(f) Scientific figure preparation, report writing and presentation skills
Necessary qualities
(a) Integrity, motivation, enthusiasm
(b) Focus and commitment in carrying out tasks and duties in a timely manner
(c) Flexibility of working hours as needed for research involving patient samples
(d) Critical analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independent work
(e) Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
(f) Strong verbal and written communication skill
Emoluments: ₹28,000+ HRA (as admissible) per month
Application procedure
(a) Submission of applications by post or by e-mail to:
Mr Suvasish Mukherjee; Head, Human Resources; Tata Medical Center; 14 Major Arterial Road (East-West); Newtown, Rajarhat; Kolkata 700 160
e-mail: [email protected] and Mr Satadru Dey; Administrative Assistant, TTCRC
e-mail: [email protected]
| Knowledge/ Aptitude/ Skills | Requirements Essential / Desirable | Information from |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Disposition / Attitude | ||
| a. Integrity | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| b. Flexibility | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| c. Motivated | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| d. Committed | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| e. Willing to learn new skills | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| f. Works as part of a team | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| g. Receptive to new ideas | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| h. Capable of independent work & to an agreed plan | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| i. Good time management | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| j. Organized, able to prioritize responsibilities | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| k. Works to high technical and quality standards | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| l. Strong verbal and written communication | Essential | Application form, CV, Profile, Interview & References |
| 2. Education / Qualifications | ||
| MSc/MTech in any Biological Sciences (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Pharmacology) | Essential | Application form, CV & Interview |
| 3. Experience | ||
| a. Good laboratory practice | Essential | Application form, CV, Interview & References |
| b. Mammalian Cell culture technique | Essential | Application form, CV, Interview & References |
| c. Familiarity with 3D culture, DNA, RNA, protein extraction, quality check, qRT-PCR, Western Blot, HCS confocal microscopy, drug assay, biobanking | Preferable | Application form, CV, Interview & References |
| 4. Skills and ability | ||
| a. Critical thinking | Essential | Application form, CV, Interview, References |
| b. Problem solving skills | Essential | Application form, CV, Interview, References |
| c. Readiness to evaluate, develop and test new approaches and strategies | Essential | Application form, CV, Interview, References |
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