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Post Code / Application Link PC_1769502977 Scientist rsharma@igib.res.in Position Senior Project Associate Essential Qualifications M.Sc. Degree in Life Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent Basic Salary 42000 and HRA Experience Required (in Months) 36 Work Description The candidate will lead and perform wet-lab molecular biology experiments centered on microbiological and enzymatic characterization. Key responsibilities include managing bacterial cultures; conducting DNA isolation, PCR, plasmid preparation, and transformation; and carrying out functional screening of environmental strains for small-molecule production. The role also involves isolating and characterizing identified small molecules, designing and optimizing activity assays, maintaining thorough and accurate laboratory records, analyzing experimental data, and mentoring junior researchers in experimental techniques and workflows. Desirable Qualification M.Sc. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. The candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in microbial culturing, DNA isolation, PCR, plasmid preparation, and transformation, along with proficiency in standard laboratory practices, accurate data documentation, and result interpretation. A solid understanding of microbial physiology, chromatography techniques, and biosafety guidelines is required. The role demands the ability to troubleshoot experiments, optimize protocols, work independently, and mentor junior research associates. Last Date 03-Feb-2026

Post Code / Application Link PC_1769503248 Scientist rsharma@igib.res.in Position Project Associate-I Essential Qualifications Masters Degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent Basic Salary 25000/31000 and HRA Experience Required (in Months) 0 Work Description The candidate will perform wet-lab molecular biology experiments focusing on microbiological and enzymatic characterization. Key duties include bacterial culture, DNA isolation, PCR, plasmid preparation, transformation, functional screening of environmental strains for small molecules, and screening viable phages from environmental samples. The role also involves conducting activity assays, optimizing protocols, maintaining detailed lab records, and analyzing experimental results. Desirable Qualification Master’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. Strong hands-on experience in microbial culture, DNA isolation, PCR, plasmid preparation, and transformation. Proficiency in standard laboratory practices, data recording, and result interpretation. Good understanding of microbial physiology, enzyme kinetics, and biosafety procedures. Ability to troubleshoot experiments, optimize protocols, and work independently or within a research team. Last Date 03-Feb-2026