National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) — Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research invites eligible and interested candidates for the post of a Facility Assistant for Mouse Genome Engineering facilities (MGEF).

Age limit: 45 years as of 01.07.2024 (subject to relaxation as per GoI norms)

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in the daily operations of the mouse genome engineering facility for managing and executing molecular biology activities related to mice model generation
• Experience in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, genotyping
• Perform molecular cloning, and gene-targeted vector construction for mice model generation
• Basic understanding of CRISPR technology, designing strategies for the generation of CRISPR- mediated animal model generation, In house CRISPR guide synthesis and validation
• Experience in rederivation, In Vitro Fertilization, genotyping, Mouse sperm and embryo cryopreservation and breeding services
• Colony management, post-surgical animal monitoring and care
• Maintenance of cryo database on animal Colony management software
• Accurate recording keeping as per Standard Operative Procedures.
• Communicating project status and results with clients.

The appointment will be a fixed-term position initially for one (1) year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. 

The position comes with consolidated pay based on qualification and experience, subject to institutional guidelines.

BE/B.Tech/M.Pharma/Masters in any biological sciences and life sciences with prior experience in handling laboratory mice or rats with experience in molecular biology techniques is desirable. 

• Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
• You will receive a user ID and password on your registered email ID.
• Using your ID and password you can fill in the application by clicking on ​“Submit Application”.
• Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
• After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking ​“SUBMIT”.
• All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application

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