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Research Officer at BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI)

 

RECRUITMENT NOTICE NO.: THS-C/RN/12/2026 Dated: 12 th May 2026 

RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION 

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, 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 Virus Research, 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 Innovation in Bio design 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. BRIC-THSTI trains the next generation of scientific leaders through many ambitious and globally competitive academic courses which promotes research and innovation through multi-disciplinary academia-industry partnerships. 

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 development as 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. 

CDSA 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. 

4. This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies of BRIC-THSTI under the following projects: 

Educational Qualification and Experience required for the post: 

1. Name of the post Research Officer 

Name of the Project Efficacy. Safety, and Tolerability of Ayurveda regimen as an adjunct to antituberculosis treatment (ATT) and macronutrient supplementation on body weight, nutritional outcomes, and quality of life in adults with newly diagnosed drug-sensitive NAAT-positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: An open-label randomized controlled parallel-arm clinical study 

Emoluments Rs. 67,000/- + HRA 

Age 40 years 

Minnimum Educational Qualification and Experience 

• Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, in any branch of Life Sciences with three (3) years post qualification experience in clinical trial monitoring. OR 
• PhD with experience in clinical trial monitoring. 

Job profile The Research Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the execution and management of clinical trials across all stages. Working under the direction of the Project Manager and study monitors, they ensure the smooth operation of daily trial activities, maintain regulatory and trial documentation, and coordinate communication and logistics across study stakeholders. This role is expected to work independently on assigned tasks, proactively identify potential issues, and propose process improvements. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Clinical Trial Support & Documentation 
• Coordinate and track the distribution and reconciliation of clinical trial supplies, laboratory kits, and investigational products to investigational sites. 
• Ensure timely delivery and tracking of essential study documents and materials in accordance with study timelines and site activation plans. 
• Maintain and regularly update trial tracking tools (e.g., enrollment logs, regulatory document trackers, training logs). 

Regulatory & Site Start-up Support 
• Support CRAs and site staff in the collection, review, and tracking of essential regulatory documents for ethics committee and regulatory authority submissions. 
• Assist in preparing site initiation packages and supporting site readiness for activation. 
• Liaise with regulatory, legal, and contracts departments to ensure timely processing of site contracts and confidentiality agreements. Trial Master File (TMF) Oversight 
• Lead TMF set-up and ongoing maintenance, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and audit-readiness of clinical documentation. 
• Perform periodic TMF quality control (QC) checks and contribute to TMF metrics and reconciliation activities. 
• Support the development and implementation of TMF filing plans and oversight reports. Meeting Coordination & Communication 
• Schedule, coordinate, and document clinical team meetings, site communications, and teleconferences; maintain meeting agendas and minutes. 
• Assist with the organization and execution of investigator meetings, including logistics, preparation of materials, and follow-up documentation. 

Data & Site Management 
• Support CRAs with clinical data flow, Case Report Form (CRF) tracking, and resolution of data queries with investigational sites. 
• May accompany CRAs on monitoring visits to gain on-site experience and provide additional support during critical phases of the trial. Cross-functional & Operational Support 
• Serve as the central point of contact for the clinical team regarding projectspecific communications and documentation. 
• Collaborate with Clinical Portfolio Management, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, and Quality Assurance to ensure alignment of deliverables. 
• Support budget tracking, invoice verification, and financial documentation coordination related to trial expenses and vendor contracts. 

Quality & Compliance 
• Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, applicable regulatory requirements, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections as needed; support audit readiness and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) implementation. 
• Contribute to internal quality initiatives and process optimization efforts. 

Skills 
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial lifecycle. 
• Experience working with electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), and document management platforms. 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Date of walk-in interview for Sr. No. 1: 25th May 2026 @ 09:00 AM at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001 

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