BRIC-THSTI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

BRIC-THSTI Faridabad is hiring 1 Project Associate-I for the INCENTIVE: Indo-European Consortium for next generation Influenza vaccine innovation project. If you have a Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences or a B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Life Sciences, you can apply. Salary is up to Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates (Rs. 25,000 + HRA otherwise). The walk-in interview is on 2 June 2026 at 9:00 AM at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad.

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI), an autonomous institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has issued Rolling Recruitment Notice THS/RN/01/2026/05-I for a Project Associate-I post under the INCENTIVE Influenza vaccine project, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Amit Awasthi. This is a walk-in interview position — no online application is required. The role is short-term contractual and tied to the project tenure.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university, OR B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university
• Skills: Basic knowledge of immunology, cell culture and animal handling
• Preferred Experience: Hands-on work with cell culture, molecular biology assays and immunological techniques such as Flow Cytometry (staining and sample analysis) and ELISA
• The experience requirement is counted after attaining the minimum qualification.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on the date of walk-in interview (2 June 2026)
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (UR), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST)
• 5 years for Central Government servants; up to length of defence service + 3 years for Ex-Servicemen (min 6 months attested service)
• Institute employees get age relaxation to the extent of service rendered

Salary

• Rs. 31,000 + HRA per month for candidates selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship), GATE, or any national-level examination conducted by a Central Department or its agencies
• Rs. 25,000 + HRA per month for candidates who do not fall under the above category

Selection Process

Selection is through a walk-in process:

1. Written Test / Skill Test: Held at THSTI Faridabad on the walk-in date
2. Interview: Held the same day for shortlisted candidates
3. Document Verification: Originals checked at the venue

If a large number of candidates appear, screening will be done to limit the number to those with higher / more relevant qualification and experience. Candidates arriving after the time slot will not be entertained.

How to Apply

1. Reach THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001 at 9:00 AM on 2 June 2026.
2. Carry your latest CV / resume, one set of photocopies of educational and experience certificates along with the originals, and a valid government photo ID for verification.
3. Mobile phones must be deposited at the reception (mandatory) and will only be returned at the end of the selection process.
4. No online application is needed — this is a direct walk-in.
5. For more details, visit thsti.res.in or the recruitment portal recruitment.thsti.in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: May 2026 (Rolling Notice THS/RN/01/2026/05-I)
• Walk-in Interview Date: 2 June 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM (late entries not allowed)
• Result Announcement: To be announced on THSTI website

• Handle cell culture, molecular biology assays and immunological techniques for the INCENTIVE Influenza vaccine project
• Perform Flow Cytometry staining and analysis of biological samples
• Run ELISA experiments and other immunoassays as per protocol
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample inventories and experimental notebooks
• Assist senior researchers with study design, data analysis and reporting
• Follow GLP and biosafety guidelines for animal handling and lab work
• Support troubleshooting and method development for immunology assays