Recruitment notice no.

: THS-C/RN/24/2024 Dated: 04 November 2024

1. BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology
Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology,
Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster
located at Faridabad, and is designed as a dynamic, interactive organization with the mission to
conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines
and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

2. BRIC-THSTI has built several inter-institutional collaborations and connectivity with industry supported
by well-trained teams of research and laboratory staff. THSTI has established various centres namely
(a) Centre for Maternal and Child Health, (b) Centre for Viral Therapeutics and Vaccines (c) Centre for
Tuberculosis Research (d) Centre for Microbial Research, (e) Centre for Immunobiology and
Immunotherapy (f) Centre for Drug Discovery (g) Clinical Development Services Agency (h)
Computational and Mathematical Biology Centre (i) Centre for Bio-design and Diagnostics. These
centres are strengthened by many core facilities viz. Bioassay Laboratory, Biorepository, Biosafety
Level -3 Lab, Data Management Centre, Immunology Core laboratory, Multi-OMICS facility,
Experimental Animal Facility, Vaccine design and Development facility, School of Innvoation in
Biodesign etc that serve as huge resources for the research programmes of THSTI and also the National
Capital Region Biotech Science Cluster and other academic and industrial partners.

3. This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies for project positions at Clinical Development Services Agency
(CDSA) center. CDSA is a niche center of THSTI established to facilitate development of affordable
healthcare products for public health diseases. It is the only public Centre in the country created with
a mandate to support and nurture cost-effective, high quality, not-for-profit technology-based
preclinical and clinical product developmentas well as support clinical research conducted by public
agencies. It works towards development of an eco-system for training and learning and work with
public sector institutions, and small and medium enterprises (SME) to translate innovative
technologies into medical products for public good.
The main objectives of CDSA are:
a) As an academic Clinical Research Unit, to undertake & provide end -to- end clinical study
support for investigators and SMEs in study planning, set up, conduct: project management,
monitoring, data management, safety reporting, analysis and report writing
b) Build research capacity and capability through high quality training in the area of clinical
development/trials and regulation
c) Support and strengthen clinical research environment in the country
d) Regulatory science and policy support: provide tools and approaches to support researchers,
regulators, health policy makers & industry
 Applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill up the following positions:

1. Name of the post Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical)

Number of the post 01
Name of the Project Digoxin in patients with rheumatic heart disease – A randomized placebo –
controlled Trial
Emoluments Rs. 56,000/- +10,080/- (18% HRA) = Rs. 66,080/-
Age 35 Years
Duration Up to 15th March 2025
Minimum
Educational • First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees
Qualification and OR
Experience
• Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees with
PhD

OR

• MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BAMS/BPT

AND

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical trial/research monitoring or clinical

site coordinator experience.

Job profile • The Project Research Scientist -I (Non-Medical)/Study Monitor/ Clinical

Research Associate (CRA) conducts monitoring visits for assigned trial protocol
and trial sites. Overall responsibilities are to ensure that the trial is being
conducted in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures,
good clinical practice, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Performs site monitoring throughout the trial which involves visiting the trial
sites on a regular basis (site initiation to site closeout) in accordance with the
contracted scope of work.
• Performs quality functions and executes quality programs (clinical operations,
clinical laboratory) as per GCP/GCLP and regulations
• Completes appropriate therapeutic, protocol, and clinical research training to
perform job duties.
• Setting up the trial sites such that each center has the trial materials, including
the trial drug while ensuring all trial supplies are accounted for in the study.
• Administers protocol and related trial training to assigned sites and establishes
regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project
expectations and issues.
• May provide training and assistance to junior clinical staff.
 • Creates and maintains appropriate documentation regarding site
management, monitoring visit findings, and action plans by submitting regular
visit reports and other required trial documentation.
• Manages the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory/ IEC
submissions and approvals, recruitment, and enrolment, CRF completion and
submission, and data query generation and resolution.
• Verifying that data entered into the CRFs is consistent with participant clinical
notes (source data/ document verification)
• Writing monitoring visit reports.
• Filing and collating trial documentation and reports.
• Archiving trial documentation and correspondence.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of trial site practices related to the proper
conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Escalates quality issues to the Quality Manager, Project Manager, and/ or
senior management.
• Work with the Clinical Portfolio Management department on other projects as
directed and with other internal departments on their requirements as and
when required.
Skills • Basic knowledge and ability to apply GCP and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of
English required.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
➢ Last date of receipt of online application: 24th November 2024.
➢ The application will be scrutinized/shortlisted and processed for further selection.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION WILL BE THRU ONLINE MODE ONLY OTHERWISE IT WILL GET
REJECTED OR IGNORED.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: -

a) This is short-term positions and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of
the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these
positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.

b) All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized

Board/University.

c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the
minimum educational qualifications specified for the post.
 d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard
to age, essential qualification etc.

e) Number of positions to be hired, age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements may
be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise
suitable. In case candidates are not found suitable for the postsnotified, they can be offered lower
post / lower emoluments on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.

f) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for
candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC
communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) falling under the following
categories: (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central
Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. There is no upper age limit for the Institute employees
who are treated as departmental candidates.

g) All results will be published on our website and all future communications will be only through
email

h) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of
candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
i) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. ofIndia
rules / guidelines shall prevail.

j) Canvassing wrong in any form will be a disqualification.

k) The candidate may be transfer to site location as per the project requirement andmanagement
discretion.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents
except (i) should be in pdf format):

i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional
experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation/Diploma degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet (if applicable)
vii) PhD/MD Degree (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable.
x) Forwarding letter / NOC from the current employer in the case of candidates working in Govt. / PSUs
/ autonomous bodies.
2. Procedure for filling up online application:

i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website
[Link] Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
 C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
➢ The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking /
UPI.
➢ Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
➢ Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future
reference.
➢ Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
➢ Details of fees to be paid are as shown below:

S. No Applying on direct recruitment Applicationfee amount

1. Unreserved, OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 590/-
2. SC/ST/Women/PwBD Rs 118/-

D) Step 4 : Submission of application form.

iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference
number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference
number for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print
button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the
advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the
recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed
after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard
shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to
[Link]@[Link] along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).

“Government strives to have a work force which reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply”

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Head-Administration

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