Research Assistant Jobs at TTCRC Kolkata – TMH Vacancy | Life Science Research
Step into the forefront of Life Science Research! TTCRC’s SOLi3D group invites applications for Research Assistant and Senior Research Assistant positions in Kolkata. This TMH vacancy offers hands-on experience in organoid culture, high-throughput imaging, and translational cancer research, providing a strong platform for aspiring researchers in biotechnology, molecular biology, and cancer studies.
About the Institute:
Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre (TTCRC) is the research wing of Tata Medical Center (TMC), Kolkata, dedicated to developing innovative, indigenous, and cost-effective strategies for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and biomarker discovery. TTCRC integrates clinical studies, laboratory investigations, computational modeling, pre-clinical studies, and translational research to improve patient care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Job Title: Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant in Organoid Laboratory (SOLi3D group) at TTCRRC
- Appointing Organisation: Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
The primary responsibility of the candidate is to
- Develop, maintain, and characterize tumor organoid cultures
- High-throughput confocal imaging and analysis
- Extraction and quality control of DNA, RNA, and Protein
- Drug response testing and advanced cell biology assays
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams
Position: Research Assistant level I/II
Minimum Required Qualifications/ Experience:
- MSc/MTech in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Relevant Experience: Minimum 1 year
Description of Relevant Experience:
(A) Essential:
- Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture techniques
- Familiarity with DNA, RNA, and protein extraction techniques, quality checks, qRTPCR, and Western Blot
- Familiarity with good laboratory practices
(B) Preferable but not essential:
- Experience with patient samples handling
- Experience with 3D (spheroid/organoid/organ-on-chip) cell culture models
- Experience in high-throughput drug screening assays
- Experience in automated high-throughput confocal imaging
- Experience in hydrogel bioprinting
- Experience in automated liquid handler/digital dispenser use
- Knowledge of LIMS (e.g., LabVantage) for biobanking clinical samples
- Knowledge of advanced MS Excel, R programming, Image analysis software
Necessary Qualities:
- Strong integrity, motivation, enthusiasm
- Focus and commitment in carrying out tasks and duties
- Flexibility of working hours as needed for research involving patient samples
- Critical analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independent work
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team
- Strong written and oral communication
- Scientifically interactive with clarity of thoughts and expression
Selection of Candidate:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Successful candidates will be selected based on their interview performance.
Appointment Nature and Tenure: The position is a sanctioned regular position of the institute, funded by an intramural core grant to TTCRC by Tata Medical Center Trust. The appointment will initially be for 1 year, with further renewal subject to satisfactory performance assessed through periodic appraisals.
Retainership: Research Assistant level I/II: INR 25,000-28,000 per month, consolidated.
Application Procedure: Application should be submitted by email in addition to an online application through the TMC website. Please attach your resume along with a 150-word statement of purpose explaining why you want to join the SOLi3D group at TTCRC and why you think you are a good fit for the position.
Send your application to:
- Mr Suvasish Mukherjee; Head, Human Resources; Tata Medical Center; 14 Major Arterial Road (East-West); Newtown, Rajarhat; Kolkata 700 160
- Email: [email protected]
Copy the email to:
- Mr Satadru Dey, Administrative Assistant, TTCRC: [email protected]
- Dr Dwijit GuhaSarkar, Lead Scientist-Organoid Laboratory, TTCRC: [email protected]
The Research Assistant opportunity at TTCRC represents an excellent TMH vacancy for candidates eager to build a career in Life Science Research. Working in a collaborative translational research environment will allow the selected Research Assistant to contribute to impactful cancer research while developing valuable scientific expertise.
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