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No. RGCB/ADVT/ADMN&TECH/01/2016

August 17, 2016

RGCB invites applications for the following positions from Indian citizens with prescribed quali cations. Full details including job description, additional desirable quali cations, etc. are
described below.

Code No. 1

Senior Manager (Bioinformatics Operations)

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Scale of Pay

PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.6600/-

Number of Positions

1 (General)

Minimum Quali cations

1. PhD in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or Computer Science applied to biological questions.
2. A minimum of 5 years documented experience in national or state government R&D centers or state and central universities.
3. Track record of research funding and peer reviewed publications.
4. Pro ciency using statistical analysis software or libraries such as R or Matlab.
5. Experience with a general scripting language such as Python, Ruby, or Pearl
6. Experience working with Next Generation Sequencing data
7. Pro ciency with data visualization tools (Spot re, Tableau, R, Python, etc.)
8. Experience with an object-oriented language suchas Java, C++ or C# and familiarity with standard software development best practices: source code control,
unit testing, in-code documentation and automated build environments.
9. Excellent listening, time management, organizationaland interpersonal skills
10. Excellent communication skills, including theability to illustrate problems and generate solutions
11. Management skills demonstrated through the successful management of a team or large projects.
12. Broad and deep knowledge of computational methods for high-throughput sequence analysis and interpretation.
13. Extensive experience in delivering bioinformatics as a service and conducting training programs.
14. Experience of working with a production, customer-focused environment and business development projects.
15. Experience with management of funding and nancial sustainability.
16. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and ability to lead and motivate an e ective team, and also work as a good team player.
17. Good problem solver, able to logically identify solutions to technical problems.
18. Able to see the bigger picture and contribute towards strategic direction of Platforms and Pipelines teams.

Responsibilities

1. This position will involve cross-functional teamwork to build anddevelop bioinformatics tools and provide analysis for ongoing clinical trials.
2. Collaborate with biomarker scientists, clinical investigators and pipeline teams to build analytical tools.
3. Implement and evaluate new algorithms for R&D.
4. Support Research and Development teams by analyzing NGS data to identify predictive response markers
5. Lead training programs in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced bioinformatician to be placed in the RGCB Technical Cadre who will oversee the day-to-day management of
the institutes Bioinformatics andComputational Biology Facility and bioinformatics operations. The Manager will be responsible for assuring the quality
timely delivery of essential analyses of data from high-throughput sequencing, genotyping and other array platforms to our scientists and collaborators. This

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role includes assuring the integrity of RGCBs signi cant computer installations, and coordinating the work of a growing team of bioinformatics analysts in
facility. The candidate will have demonstrable skills in managing bioinformatics sta & discovery projects in an R&D environment, excellent communication,
writing & presentation skills, team working and the ability to lead training programs.
Must be a exible and reliable team player interested in working in a national environment within a diverse and dynamic working atmosphere.
Excellent communication skills as well as pro ciency in written and spoken English.

Age limit

40 years as on August 01, 2016

Code No. 2

Technical Assistant Group II

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Scale of Pay

PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2800/-

Number of Positions

6 (General-5, SC-1) ) in the categories Code 2A to 2D

Minimum Quali cations

Graduate in Science with minimum of three years documented working experience in the relevant area in State/Central Government research institutions.
Applicants For Technical Assistant: Medical Laboratory Technology (Code 2C): A bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Technology approved by the
Directorate of Medical Education or equivalent State or National authority is required.
Applicants must be exible and reliable team players interested in working in a national environment within a diverse and dynamic working atmosphere.
Strong computer and software skills. Excellent communication skills as well as pro ciency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Speci c Additional
Quali cations (this will
also serve as the job
description)

Code 2A - Technical Assistant (Laboratory Assistance & Management)

Documented experience in laboratory management assistance including assistance in departmental project management activities as assigned by a
supervisor or project manager, collection of project plan updates, maintenance or modi cation of project plan documentation, preparation/distribution of
project status reports, project accounts, preparation of utilization certi cates & expenditure statements, project reporting and documentation.
Code 2B - Technical Assistant (Data Entry & Programming)
Documented experience of data entry at government research institutions, documented experience in website management, web server management, data
base development, documented pro ciency in programming languages like C/C++, Perl, SQL, HTML, and JAVA and knowledge of mixed operating systems
environments (e.g. UNIX, Windows NT, Sybase, Oracle etc.), Structured programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong diagnostic capabilities,
extensive knowledge of relational databases, biorepository management through use of appropriate application software as well good pro ciency in PC
software.

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Code 2C Technical Assistant (Medical Laboratory Technology)

The Technical Assistant will carry out laboratory based investigations by undertaking a range of routine technical and experimental tasks that include, but not
limited to, use of sophisticated lab equipment to perform analysis of blood and body uids, diagnose viral and bacterial diseases in blood and body uid
specimens using molecular and immunological techniques, isolation of DNA, viruses, bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms from blood, body uids
and tissues for identi cation of disease, test drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment as well all other relevant medical
laboratory based investigations.
Code 2D Technical Assistant (Cell & Molecular Biology)
Documented experience in mammalian cell and microbe culture, gel electrophoresis, DNA manipulation (e.g. isolating, cloning and subcloning of DNA, DNA
analysis through

ngerprinting and bar coding techniques, DNA sequence analysis, RNA isolation and characterization (e.g. Northern blot analysis, etc.),

Western blot analysis, immune-precipitation, protein quantitation), immuno uorescence microscopy,

ow cytometry, collecting and processing various

biological specimens for laboratory research purposes; maintaining laboratory documents, keeping detailed logs of all work-related activities, maintaining an
inventory of specimens, chemicals, and supplies for experimentation; cleaning, maintaining, and preparation of supplies and raw materials for work areas;
processing orders, indents or invoices and undertaking clerical and simple accounting for laboratory management.
Code 2E Technical Assistant (Bio Imaging)
The candidate should be ready to work in a dynamic multi-user environment and play an active role in a highly competitive and nation-wide visible platform
for microscopy and image analysis.
The primary responsibilities of the incumbent are, routine use and care of the microscopy equipment, support for basic training of the users of Bio-imaging
facility, support of image analysis projects, participation in the research projects initiated by user groups, sample preparation and cell culture, histological
sample preparation, tissue processing for histopathology, cryosectioning, cross sectioning and immunocytochemistry techniques, project consultations

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trouble-shooting, general administrative and support duties keeping detailed logs of all work-related activities, maintaining an inventory of specimens,
chemicals, and supplies for experimentation; cleaning, maintaining, and preparation of supplies and raw materials for work areas; processing orders, indents
or invoices and undertaking clerical and simple accounting for laboratory management.

Age limit

35 years as on August 01, 2016

Code No. 3

ce Assistant

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Scale of Pay

Number

of

PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2800/-

Current

5 (General) in the categories Code 3A to 3D

Positions

Minimum Quali cations

Graduation with minimum of three years documented working experience in State/Central Government institutions in Administration/Establishment/
Finance & Accounts/ Purchase/Stores, in State/Central Government institutions and with sound knowledge of word processing & computer operations.
Applicants for Code 3C must be a Commerce Graduate with documented knowledge of Tally Accounting Software.
Applicants must be exible and reliable team players prepared to work in a national environment within a diverse and dynamic working atmosphere. Strong
computer and software skills, excellent communication skills as well as pro ciency in written and Spoken English are mandatory.

Speci c additional
quali cations required
(this will also serve as
the job description)

For Code 3A O

ce Assistant (General Administration)

Documented experience in assisting matters in Estate A airs, House Keeping, Welfare matters, Building Engineering & Construction, Security & Surveillance
matters, Vigilance & Disciplinary matters, etc.
For Code 3B O

ce Assistant (Establishment)

Documented experience in assisting Administration & Establishment matters and Entitlement matters, including Pay & all Allowances, TA/DA Claim, Medical
claims, etc.
For Code 3C O

ce Assistant (Accounts)

Graduate degree in Commerce with documented experience in assisting processing of all payments, Internal Audit, Matters related to TDS, Coordination with
various Accounts & Audit matters, Accounting of all receipts & disbursements, Revenue Refunds, Internal Transfers, Maintaining of Tally Accounts, Issue of
Cheques, Reconciliation of Bank Accounts and Rendition of Utilisation Certi cates/ Statement of Expenditure, etc.
For Code 3D O

ce Assistant (Purchase & Stores)

Documented experience in assisting matters related to Purchases & Stores, compliance with purchase procedure, Issue of Purchase Orders, Receipt &
Accounting of Items, Maintenance of General Stock, Issue to the Users and Recommendation for payments.

Age limit

35 years as on August 01, 2016

General Conditions/ Instructions

1. The number of positions in each code is provisional and may increase at the time of selection; if more numbers of positions with identical job requirements is needed at the time of selection or
within two year after the selection these positions may also be lled from among the list of shortlisted candidates.
2. The Director, RGCB reserves right to not to ll any or all posts advertised.
3. Relaxations and concessions will be in accordance with the RGCB Rules and Regulations. Relaxation in age, educational quali cations and/ or experience will be considered in case of persons
already holding analogous/equivalent positions in Government Scienti c Organisations/ Research Institutions.
4. The candidates must be citizens of India.
5. Candidates applying for more than one post may apply separately for each post indicating the name and code number of the postion. Applications form must be downloaded from the
institute website.

6. Merely ful lling the requirements in the advertisement will not automatically entitle any candidate to be called for interview. The applications received will be scrutinized and candidates who in
the opinion of the institute are likely to be suitable will be shortlisted for calling for interview. Depending on the number of applicants the institute may conduct written or practical skill tests fo

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positions under Code numbers 1 to 3 to shortlist candidates for selection interview The decision of the institute in all these matters will be nal. No interim enquiries/
correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained in the matter.
7. Persons working under the Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Central Autonomous Bodies shall submit their applications through proper channel. They may, however,
send an advance copy of the application along with enclosures as required. However, such applications received without being forwarded through proper channel will not be considered.
8. Canvassing in any manner would entail automatic disquali cation of the candidature.
9. Incomplete applications or applications without copies of certi cates or applications received after the last date will be rejected.
10. Applications in prescribed format with resume/curriculum vitae and attested copies of all necessary certi cates, experience certi cates and other supporting documents may be submitted by
post to the DIRECTOR, RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY, POOJAPPURA, THYCAUD P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695014, KERALA STATE or by e-mail to:
positions2016@rgcb.res.inon or before September 15, 2016. Applications sent by post, must have on the envelope the name and code number of the position applied for.

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