CSIR - Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR)
Lucknow
ADVERTISEMENT NO. IITR/ULIP/Project Staff/2026
Last Date of Submission of Online Application: 21/06/2026 at 05:00 PM
Established in 1965, the CSIR - Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) is a prestigious constituent
laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute is actively engaged in Research &
Development (R&D) in core areas of toxicology and National Science & Technology (S&T) Missions, including:
Environmental Toxicology, Predictive Toxicology, Health Risk Assessment, Preventive Toxicology, Inhalation
Toxicology, Analytical Toxicology, etc.
Eligible and interested candidates are invited to appear for the written examination and personal interview for
purely temporary engagement as 'Project Staff' under various CSIR or externally funded projects tenable at CSIRIITR, Lucknow.
The Summarized Project-wise Vacancy Positions and other details are provided below:
1. Project Associate (PAT-I)
MLP-002624
(Osteo-IN)
(01)
“Osteiogenic Degeneration
Management via IonicLiquid Assisted
Microneedle”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Pharma / Biotechnology /
Nanotechnology / Nanoscience from a
recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Research experience in nanoparticle synthesis,
advanced nanomaterial characterization tools;
Animal studies.
The candidate is supposed to
develop the nanomaterial and
characterize it. Perform the cell
culture/ Animal studies and other
molecular biology experiments.
2. Project Associate (PAT-I)
(Food Analyst)
MLP-002624
(SHIELD-AhR)
(01)
“Skin Homeostasis Integrity
& Environmental Linkage to
Dye-induced Sensitization
Deciphering the AhR-Barrier
Interplay (SHIELD AhR)”.
Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. (Life science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology)
OR
Equivalent qualifications.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in cell culture.
Cell and molecular biology work
3. Project Associate (PAT-I)
MLP-002624
(BONE-ON)
(01)
“Bone Targeting Oral
Nanocarrier for the
Treatment of Bone
Disorders”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Pharma / Biotechnology /
Bioscience / Biochemistry / Nanotechnology /
Nanoscience
OR
B.Tech (Biotechnology) from a recognized
university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Research experience in nanoparticle synthesis
and characterization, cell culture studies and
animal handling.
The candidate is supposed to
develop the nanocarrier,
characterize and optimize it. The
candidate also has to Perform
the cell culture and animal
experiments.
5. Project Associate (PAT-I)
MLP-002624
(ZFINITE)
(01)
“Zebrafish Integrated
Neurospheres for EcoNeurotoxicity Evaluation
(ZFINITE)”.
Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry OR B.Tech
in Biotechnology from a recognized university
OR
Equivalent qualification.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in In Vitro work.
Establishment of Neurospheres
from Zebrafish brain,
characterization, and
toxicological assays
6. Project Associate (PAT-I)
MLP-002624
(GLP-PA1)
(03)
“Regulatory
Toxicology/Safety
Evaluation studies under
the project Hybrid initiatives
based on exposome
approach to leverage safer
Human Health and
Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science
OR Master’s Degree in Zoology / Biochemistry /
Toxicology / Pharmacology from a recognized
University.
Desirable Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates having
research/working experience in GLP/Regulatory
studies and in handling small laboratory animals.
To carry out the safety / toxicity
studies under regulatory
framework.
7. Project Associate (PAT-I)
MLP-002624
(SAM-PA1)
(02)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology /
Environmental microbiology / Biochemistry from a
recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates having
working experience (min. 1 year) in microbiology
lab.
Laboratory analysis, data
compilation and drafting of
technical reports.
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8. Project Associate (PAT-II)
MLP002624
(GLP-PA2)
(04)
“Regulatory
Toxicology/Safety
Evaluation studies under
the project Hybrid initiatives
based on exposome
approach to leverage safer
Human Health and
Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science / Animal
Science / Life Science Toxicology / Biotechnology
/ Pharmacology from a recognized university
And
2 years experience in Research development in
GLP / Regulatory Toxicology in industrial or
academic Institution or organization.
Desirable Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates having
research/working experience of at least 2 years in
GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling small
laboratory animals.
To carry out the safety/Toxicity
studies under regulatory
framework.
9. Project Associate (PAT-II)
MLP-002624
(SDP)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. in any branch of life sciences from a
recognized university
And
2 years experience.
Desirable Qualification:
Proficiency in basic computing and data handling
(MS office / excel / PowerPoint), Good
organizational and coordination skills for
managing training/skill development abilities.
.
Organizing workshops and
training programs.
10. Project Associate (PAT-II)
MLP-002624
(EC-PA2)
(03)
“Hybrid initiatives based on
exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health and Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Natural or
Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSC/
Animal Sciences
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent.
And
02 years experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Sciences activities and activities.
OR
Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Engineering
Technology from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in sample preparation, Extraction in
different environments, & Food matrices and
chromatography.
11. Project Associate (PAT-II)
MLP-002624
(TDIC-PA2)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Natural or
Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSC/
Animal Sciences
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent
And
2 years experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Sciences activities and services.
OR
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Engineering or
Technology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in technology / product development
in health or Environmental solutions.
12. Project Associate (PAT-II)
MLP-002624
(CRM-PA2)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Natural or
Agricultural or Pharmaceutical sciences/MVSC/
Animal Sciences
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent
And
2 years’ experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Sciences activities and services.
OR
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Engineering or
Technology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in the area of metal analysis,
analytical chemistry, reference material
development.
13. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(H-FEST)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
(i) Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural or
Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc /
Animal Sciences
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent
And
3 years experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Science and Technology
Organizations and Scientific activities and
services
OR
(ii) Masters / Integrated Masters in Engineering or
Technology from a recognized University OR
Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS
from a recognized University or equivalent
Desirable Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates having
research/Working experience in cell culture
facility.
To maintain the cell culture
facility
15. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(FEST-GLPCB)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Masters degree
OR
B.Tech degree
And
3 years of research experience
OR
M.Tech degree
OR
Doctoral degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology/
Biochemistry/ Environmental Microbiology.
Desirable Qualification:
Candidate with strong experience in data
handling and management, data validation, report
preparation and research documentation.
.
Research data analysis &
compilation using standard tools,
documentation and report
preparation.
16. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(FEST-GLABP)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology
from a recognized University or Equivalent
And
3 years of experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Science and Technology
Organizations, and Scientific activities and
services
OR
A PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology.
Desirable Qualification:
Research experience in 2D and 3D cell culture,
molecular biology, immunocytochemistry, western
blot, etc.
To conduct the in vitro studies
using 2D/3D cultures derived
from human iPSCs and
mammalian cells.
17. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(FEST-GLAKP)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment.”
Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. (in Biochemistry/Toxicology/Biotechnology)
from a recognized University
And
3 years of R&D experience Or Doctoral degree in
above subjects.
Desirable Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates having
research/working experience in nanomaterial
synthesis/characterization/Toxicology.
To work in the area of
nanomaterial toxicology and use
of sophisticated instruments for
nanomaterial characterisation.
18. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(H1-ASSIST)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Natural or
Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSC/
Animal Sciences.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent
And
3 years experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Sciences activities and services.
OR
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Engineering or
Technology from a recognized University.
OR
Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS
from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in technology development in
Environment / health sector and industrial
projects.
19. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(H2-ASSIST)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s/ Integrated Master’s in Natural or
Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSC/
Animal Sciences
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent
And
3 years experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Sciences activities and services
OR
Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Engineering or
Technology from a recognized University
OR
Doctoral Degree in Science / Pharma / MD / MS
from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in working of SEM, TEM, confocal
microscopes compound microscopes and
imaging technology.
20. Senior Project Associate
(Senior-PAT)
MLP-002624
(H-REACT)
(02)
“Regulatory
Toxicology/Safety
Evaluation studies under
the project Hybrid initiatives
based on exposome
approach to leverage safer
Human Health and
Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Veterinary / Animal Sciences /
Toxicology / Pharmacology / Zoology from a
recognized university
And
3 year experience in GLP/Regulatory Toxicology
in industrial or academic Institution or
organization
OR
Doctoral Degree from recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates having
research/working experience in GLP/Regulatory
studies and in handling small laboratory animals.
To carry out the safety / toxicity
studies under regulatory
framework.
23. Project Scientist (PS-I)
MLP-002624
(SAM-PS1)
(01)
“Hybrid Initiatives based on
Exposome approach to
leverage safer Human
Health & Environment”.
Essential Qualification:
Doctoral Degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology /
Biochemistry / Environmental Microbiology /
Environmental Sciences
And
4 years experience in research & development in
industrial & Academic institutions or S&T
organisations and scientific activities and
services.
Desirable Qualification:
Candidate with strong experience in data
handling and management, data validation, report
preparation and research documentations.
.
Research data analysis &
compilation using standard tools,
documentation and report
preparation.
24. Project Scientist (PS-I)
MLP-002624
(IT-SS)
(01)
Essential Qualification:
Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters /
integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology
from a recognized University or equivalent
And
4 years’ experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic
Institutions or Science and Technology
Organizations and Scientific activities and
services.
Desirable Qualification:
Strong proficiency in PHP and full stack
development, Experience in developing
standalone application software, Knowledge of
front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript),
Experience with relational data bases (MySQL,
PostgreSQL, etc.), Experience with PHP
frameworks (Laravel, Codelgniter, Symfony),
Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks
(React, Angular, Vue.js), Knowledge of web
server configuration (Apache, Nginx, xampp),
Experience with version control systems (Git),
Understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party
integrations, Familiarity with Linux/Unix
environments, knowledge of application security
practices, Strong problem-solving and analytical
skills, Ability to work independently on standalone
systems.
Design, develop, and maintain
standalone and web-based
application software, Write clean,
efficient, and well-documented
code using PHP and related
technologies, Develop
responsive and user-friendly
front-end interfaces, BuiId and
integrate backend services,
APIs, and database systems,
Configure, deploy, and manage
web servers
(Apache/Nginx/xampp),Optimize
application performance,
scalability, and security,
Troubleshoot, debug, and
upgrade existing software,
Collaborate with team members
or work independently to deliver
projects on time, Ensure
adherence to best coding
practices and software
development standards.
