ACTREC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

ACTREC (Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer), part of the Tata Memorial Centre, is hiring 1 Research Assistant at its Kharghar, Navi Mumbai campus. If you have a B.Sc with DMLT/CMLT, you can attend the walk-in interview directly — no online application needed. The interview is on 26 August 2026. This is a 6-month contract role with a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 23,000 per month.

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

ACTREC is a grant-in-aid institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and is part of the Tata Memorial Centre's cancer research network in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The institute has released Advertisement No. ACTREC/ADVT-159/2026 for one Research Assistant post on SHI basis. No written exam is required — selection happens entirely through a walk-in interview. This role suits candidates with a lab background in immunohistochemistry or molecular biology techniques who also have some project coordination experience.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: B.Sc. with DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) or CMLT (Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology) is mandatory.
• Desirable Experience: Hands-on experience with manual immunohistochemistry and/or genomic methods such as RNA-ISH, PCR and FISH.
• Desirable Experience: Background in healthcare project management or clinical trial management, including a basic understanding of ethics and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Skills: Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Google Calendar, and meeting platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.
• Communication: You must be fluent in English communication.

Salary

• Selected candidate will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 23,000 per month.
• This is a contractual role for six months, extendable based on performance and project needs.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection happens directly through a walk-in interview:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held in person at ACTREC, Kharghar on the scheduled date. There is no written test.
2. Document Verification: Your original certificates and testimonials are checked on the spot.

How to Apply

1. Reach Meeting Room – II, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar – 410210 on the interview date.
2. Report between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM on the day of the interview.
3. Carry a recent CV along with original and photocopies of all certificates and experience letters.
4. Bring testimonials, a recent passport size photograph, and valid ID proof (preferably Aadhaar Card).
5. Attend the interview and wait for the panel's decision.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 12 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 26 August 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

• Handle sample processing for immunohistochemistry and genomic testing such as RNA-ISH, PCR and FISH
• Assist in coordinating clinical trial activities and maintain records as per Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Keep accurate documentation of lab results, patient samples and project files
• Support day-to-day project management tasks including scheduling and correspondence
• Coordinate meetings using tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet
• Maintain lab equipment and follow standard safety and ethics protocols
• Prepare reports and update project trackers using MS Word and Excel
• Communicate with team members and collaborators in English