BRIC-THSTI Research Scientist and Project Associate 2026

About This Job

BRIC-THSTI is hiring for 5 project posts under Rolling Recruitment Notice THS/RN/01/2026/05-I at Faridabad, Haryana. If you have a Master's degree in Life Sciences, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences, you can apply through walk-in interview. The walk-in interviews are scheduled between 25 May 2026 and 2 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 31,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA.

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI) Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has released vacancy notification for short-term research positions under three different projects. The recruitment covers 1 Project Research Scientist-II (Bioanalytical Chemist), 3 Senior Project Associates and 1 Project Associate-I. Selection is through walk-in interview only — no online application required. Life Sciences postgraduates and PhD holders should not miss this chance to work at one of India's leading translational research institutes.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Project Research Scientist-II (Bioanalytical Chemist): 1 post — Project on Salicylamide derivatives for influenza (Co-PI: Dr. Dinesh Mahajan)
• Senior Project Associate: 3 posts — Multiplexed Rapid Antigen test for arboviruses (PI: Dr. Gaurav Batra)
• Project Associate-I: 1 post — INCENTIVE Influenza vaccine project (PI: Dr. Amit Awasthi)

Who Can Apply?

For Project Research Scientist-II (Bioanalytical Chemist) — Rs. 67,000/month + HRA:

• Qualification: Master's in Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacology / Chemistry or related discipline
• Experience: 2 years of post-qualification experience working with LC-MS/MS triple quadrupole (TQ) systems, preferably in CRO or translational research labs
• Desirable: Demonstrated experience in method development, validation and analysis

For Senior Project Associate — Rs. 42,000/month + HRA:

• Qualification: Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 4 years of research experience, OR
• Alternative: PhD in Life Sciences from a recognized university
• Skills: Development of new immunoassays, molecular cloning, recombinant protein production, protein purification, cell culture

For Project Associate-I — Rs. 25,000 / Rs. 31,000/month + HRA:

• Qualification: Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences, OR B.E./B.Tech in Life Sciences
• Skills: Basic knowledge of immunology, cell culture, animal handling, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
• Higher pay (Rs. 31,000): Candidates selected through CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / National-level examinations
• Standard pay (Rs. 25,000): Others who do not qualify the above

Age Limit

• Project Research Scientist-II: Maximum 40 years
• Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
• Project Associate-I: Maximum 35 years
• Age Reference: The date of interview for each post is the crucial date
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwBD (UR): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
  • Central Government servants: up to 5 years
  • Ex-servicemen: Period of defence service + 3 years (minimum 6 months attested service)

Salary

• Project Research Scientist-II: Rs. 67,000 per month + HRA
• Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I (NET/GATE qualified): Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I (others): Rs. 25,000 per month + HRA
• These are short-term positions and extensions depend on satisfactory performance and project tenure

Selection Process

Selection is purely through walk-in interview:

1. Walk-in Written Test / Skill Test / Interview at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad on the date mentioned for each post
2. Screening: If many candidates appear, shortlisting will be done based on higher/relevant qualification and experience
3. Document Verification: Originals must be produced at the time of interview

How to Apply

1. Check the official notification at thsti.res.in under the Jobs section.
2. Confirm the walk-in date applicable to your post.
3. Reach THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001 by 9:00 AM on the interview date.
4. Bring your latest CV/resume, one set of photocopies of educational and experience certificates with originals, and a valid ID card.
5. Deposit your mobile phone with the valid ID card at reception (mandatory).
6. Candidates arriving after the time slot will not be entertained.

Important Dates

• Notification Number: THS/RN/01/2026/05-I
• Walk-in for Senior Project Associate: 25 May 2026
• Walk-in for Project Research Scientist-II (Bioanalytical Chemist): 29 May 2026
• Walk-in for Project Associate-I: 2 June 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM (latecomers not entertained)
• Venue: THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad

• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain LC-MS/MS triple quadrupole systems for analytical research
• Develop, optimize and validate LC-MS/MS and HPLC methods for small molecule drug quantification
• Perform bioanalysis of clinical and preclinical PK study samples in plasma, serum and tissues
• Prepare method development, validation and analytical study protocols based on literature review
• Develop new immunoassays and carry out molecular cloning, recombinant protein production and purification
• Handle cell culture, ELISA, Flow Cytometry staining and immunological techniques
• Maintain laboratory records, reference standards, reagent inventory, logbooks and lab notebooks
• Support instrument qualification, calibration and preventive maintenance of lab equipment