Consultant (Micronutrient Research and Laboratory Capacity Building) position for a project titled- “Strengthening Micronutrient Testing and Servicing Facility for Public Programs and Research in ICMR and Other Government Institutes”

Job Title
Consultant (Micronutrient Research and Laboratory Capacity Building)

Number of Posts
One Position

Salary
Rs. 1,20,000/- per month

Project Duration
Upto 31.10.2027

Age Limit
40 years to 60 years

Essential Qualifications

• Professionals having proven competency and success in their area of specialization, with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

• PhD in Public Health, Nutrition, biochemistry or any area of Life Sciences involving Clinical Research.
• 8 years of experience in project management, public health research, laboratory research coordination and prior experience in multi-institutional stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of strong project planning and documentation abilities.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and QA/QC.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• PhD will be considered as 4 year’s experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete degree).
• MPH will not be considered as any experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop detailed project implementation plans, timelines, milestones, and work plans; coordinate implementation across multiple partner laboratories and collaborating institutions; monitor project progress against deliverables and timelines; identify implementation bottlenecks and develop mitigation strategies; organize regular project review meetings and prepare meeting minutes; ensure effective communication among investigators, laboratories, collaborators, and funding agencies.
• Laboratory Capacity Building: Coordinate procurement and installation of laboratory equipment; monitor establishment of laboratory infrastructure and testing capabilities; coordinate development and implementation of laboratory SOPs; support accreditation readiness and quality management initiatives; plan and coordinate training workshops for laboratory personnel; organize hands-on laboratory training sessions; coordinate expert visits and mentoring activities; maintain training records and competency assessments; monitor implementation of QA/QC systems across participating laboratories; monitor adherence to SOPs and quality standards; coordinate proficiency testing and external quality assessment activities; track corrective and preventive actions; support documentation for laboratory quality management systems; microbiological methods for folate estimation; stable isotope studies for iron bioavailability and energy requirements; validation of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technologies.
• Research Coordination: Multi-center laboratory evaluations; data collection and study monitoring; coordinate ethics committee submissions; track regulatory approvals and renewals; ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements; maintain study documentation; coordinating regular review meetings with collaborating institutes.
• Monitoring, engagement and Reporting: Liaise with collaborating laboratories and research institutions; coordinate communication with funding agencies; organize stakeholder meetings and scientific advisory committee meetings; facilitate collaborations among investigators; support dissemination of project outcomes; develop project monitoring indicators; track project performance and milestones; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports; maintain project dashboards; present progress updates to investigators and stakeholders; coordinate documentation for project reviews; monitor project expenditures against approved budgets; coordinate procurement activities; track equipment, consumables, and resource utilization; assist with financial reporting; coordinate vendor interactions.

Last Date
30.09.2026

How to Apply
Apply through email to projectsninoutsouring@gmail.com. Interested candidates must send:

• A detailed resume (with active phone number)
• Scanned copies of essential qualification certificates and relevant experience documents.