BRIC-THSTI Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 8 Project Assistant, Project Research Scientist and More Posts

Walk-in interviews for BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI) project posts start on 19 November 2026 and run to 1 December 2026, with reporting at 9:00 am at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001. Notice No. THS/RN/23/2026, dated 5 November 2026, covers 8 posts in 6 designations: Project Research Scientist-III, Project Research Scientist-II, Senior Technical Manager, Senior Technical Officer, Project Technical Support-III and Project Assistant. Monthly consolidated pay runs from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 1,40,000, and each post has its own walk-in date.

BRIC-THSTI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

About BRIC-THSTI

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, Government of India. It is part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster at Faridabad. Its stated mission is to conduct innovative translational research and build research collaborations across disciplines to turn concepts into products that improve human health.

Posts and Eligibility

The posts are filled under four projects. The walk-in date, age limit and pay of each post are summarised first; qualification and experience follow post by post.

The total is 8 posts. The age limit is counted on the date of interview of the respective post, which the notice calls the crucial date for age, experience and essential qualification.

Project Research Scientist-III

Project: Development and Clinical evaluation of a second-generation isoniazid with improved pharmacology (PI: Dr. Dinesh Mahajan; Co-PI: Dr. Ramandeep Singh). The post is under Dr. Ramandeep Singh.

• Post-Graduate degree in any branch of Life sciences from a recognised university with at least five (5) years of post-qualification experience in microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology and animal handling, as supported by research publication(s)/thesis.
• OR Ph.D. (awarded) in any branch of Life sciences from a recognized university with at least two (2) years of post-qualification experience in microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology and animal handling, as supported by research publication(s)/thesis.
• Desirable: experience in molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology and immunological techniques.

Project Research Scientist-II (under Dr. Dinesh Mahajan)

Same isoniazid project as above.

• Post-Graduate degree in Chemistry or related discipline from a recognized university with at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies, with emphasis on bioanalytical method development of NCEs using LCMS.
• OR Ph.D. (awarded) in Chemistry or related discipline from a recognized university.

Senior Technical Manager

Project: CEPI Centralised Laboratory (Bioassay Lab); PI: Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharyya.

• Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences with at least ten (10) years of relevant post-qualification experience, including a minimum of four (4) years in a managerial role.
• OR PhD (awarded) in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university, with at least six (6) years of relevant post-qualification experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in a managerial role.
• Essential experience: managing operations of an accredited laboratory supporting vaccine development, including supervision of technical personnel and coordination of laboratory activities.

Senior Technical Officer

Same CEPI Centralised Laboratory (Bioassay Lab) project.

• Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences with at least six (6) years of post-qualification experience in vaccine development, recombinant protein purification, assays for serology, virus neutralization, pseudovirus generation etc.
• Experience in ISO standards relevant for calibration and testing labs, preparation of SOPs and QSPs, and proficiency in MS-Office (printed in the skills column of the notice).

Project Research Scientist-II (SpyVax-Alpha project)

Project: Establishment of the SpyCatcher-SpyTag vaccine platform for Chikungunya virus (SpyVax-Alpha); PI: Dr. Ramesh Chandra Rai.

• Post-Graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognized university with at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in a research lab.
• OR Ph.D. (awarded) in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• Desirable: experience with immunological assays such as ELISA, ELISpot and multi-colour flow cytometry.
• Desirable: experience with cell culture and molecular biology assays, including cloning, protein expression and purification.
• Desirable: experience with biophysical techniques, mouse experiments, data analysis and manuscript writing.
• Desirable: one first-author publication in a PubMed-indexed journal.

Project Technical Support-III (JEV NS5-KPNA3/4 project)

Project: Structural and Functional Analysis of JEV NS5-KPNA3/4 Interaction for Antiviral Development; PI: Dr. Tripti Shrivastava.

• Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university with at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in a research lab.
• OR Post-Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university.
• Desirable: experience with either cloning, protein expression, purification and characterization, or with mice experiments; cell culture and molecular biology assays.

Project Technical Support-III (plasma-proteins project)

Project: Identification of novel and potent growth-inhibiting plasma-proteins; PI: Dr. Niraj Kumar.

• Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university with at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in recombinant protein purification.
• OR Post-Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university with experience in recombinant protein purification.
• Desirable: experience in biochemical and biophysical analysis; ELISA, BLI, SPR, MST.

Project Assistant

Project: not stated against this post in the notice (it follows the plasma-proteins project block).

• B.Sc. degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university.
• The incumbent should have knowledge and experience in buffer and cell culture media preparation, bacterial cell culture and molecular techniques (gel electrophoresis, Western blotting and PCR/qPCR).

All educational, professional and technical qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University. Experience counts only if acquired after the minimum educational qualification for the post. The notice says no query will be entertained on eligibility criteria. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact eligibility of each post.

Age Relaxation

The notice states these as relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates.

BRIC-THSTI Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Project Research Scientist-III

• Data analysis and scientific writing.
• Train junior researchers and involve in multidisciplinary research.
• Preparation of recombinant plasmids.
• Culturing and performing experiments with Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in the BSL3 laboratory.
• Setting up biochemical, immunological and cell-based assays and analysis.

Project Research Scientist-II (under Dr. Dinesh Mahajan)

• Work on a drug discovery project as a medicinal chemist.
• Design and synthesize novel molecules in the lab for biological screening, then evaluate some of them for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies using in vitro and in vivo assays.
• Work closely with the bioanalytical team on method development and validation of the selected molecules to support DMPK work.

Senior Technical Manager

• Hands-on experience in assay validation and implementation of quality control and quality assurance processes to achieve and maintain laboratory accreditation.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes applicable to assays used in diagnostics and vaccine development.
• Experience in preparing technical reports, budgets and presentations, and in managing international projects, will be preferred.

Senior Technical Officer

• The notice prints no duties for this post. Its skills column lists experience in ISO standards relevant for calibration and testing labs, preparation of SOPs and QSPs, and proficiency in MS-Office.

Project Research Scientist-II (SpyVax-Alpha project)

• Plan and execute experimental work, perform molecular and immunological assays, including mouse experiments.
• Responsible for data recording, analysis, figure preparation, and assistance in manuscript writing and reporting.
• Responsible for maintaining records, writing reports and procurement related to laboratory requirements.
• Increased responsibility in later years will include coordination of experimental workflows as per the needs and progress of the project.
• Discuss the experimental plan and report the results regularly to the PI, and train the junior members of the laboratory.
• Regular maintenance of the inventory and the documents needed by the funding agency.
• Must comply with laboratory rules and be ready to take on any additional responsibilities needed for the project.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in cellular and immunological studies.

Project Technical Support-III (JEV NS5-KPNA3/4 project)

• Perform experiments related to the broader objectives of the project, such as work related to molecular biology, immunology and animal experiments.
• Discuss the experimental plan and report the results regularly to the PI.
• Data analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation.
• Regular maintenance of the inventory and the documents needed by the funding agency.
• Must comply with laboratory rules and be ready to take on any additional responsibilities needed for the project.

Project Technical Support-III (plasma-proteins project)

• Responsible for recombinant protein purification and performing biochemical and biophysical analysis.

Project Assistant

• The notice prints no duties for this post; it lists the required knowledge and experience in buffer and cell culture media preparation, bacterial cell culture and molecular techniques (gel electrophoresis, Western blotting and PCR/qPCR).

What to Bring

• Latest CV/resume.
• One set of photocopies of documents supporting educational qualification and experience, along with the originals.
• A valid ID card for verification.

What Happens on the Day

Candidates meeting the criteria may walk in for a written test, skill test or interview at 9:00 am on the date against their post. Candidates coming after the time slot will not be entertained. All candidates must deposit their mobile phone, along with valid identity proof, at the reception; it is returned only after the entire selection process is complete. If many candidates appear, screening will limit the number to those with higher or relevant qualification and experience.

Important Instructions

• These are short-term positions. Extension depends on satisfactory performance and the tenure of the project; appointees have no claim for regularization of employment.
• The number of vacancies may change according to the actual requirement at the time of the written test/skill test/interview.
• All results and notifications will be published only on the THSTI website, and all communications will be made only through email.
• Matters not covered in the notification are governed by the bye laws of THSTI and Government of India rules and guidelines.
• Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.
• The notice states that women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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