National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) — Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.

Sanger Sequencing Facility at NCBS is looking for Project Associate.

• Preparing sample arrangement sheet (SAS) for high-throughput Sanger sequencing PCR followed by sequencing cleanup.
• Sanger sequencing results troubleshooting.
• General upkeep and day to day maintenance of Sanger Sequencing platform.
• Human cell line authentication and Genotyping using SSR/STR and data analysis.
• Updating the existing lab SOPs to increase the day-to-day operational efficiency of Sanger Sequencing Facility.
• Maintaining the records of QC, stock inventory and availability of primers.
• Training the researchers of BLiSc and outside on need-by-need basis.
• Other selected activities required from time to time.

Age limit: 35 years as of 01.01.2026 (subject to relaxation as per GoI norms)

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.

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualification.

M.Sc. / M.Tech in Life Sciences discipline from a recognized University / Institute with a minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate.

Desirable: 2 years of experience in handling high-throughput Sanger Sequencing platform.

• Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
• Step 2: You will receive an email with the link on your registered email ID.
• Step 3: Using the link, you can fill in the application.
• Step 4: 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.
• Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking ​“SUBMIT”.
• Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.
• Step 7: Candidates must upload the updated CV / Resume and a MANDATORY one-page COVER LETTER written by the candidate describing their background and the reason and interest for applying to this position. Please note that candidates applying without a proper cover letter will NOT be considered.

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