Biochemist - PGIMER -BMGF Vit A&D study Project

This study is funded by BMGF. The study aims to establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess nutrient adequacy, determinants, coverage, quality, and compliance of fortified edible oil and milk, thereby enabling evidence-based improvements in fortification programming at national and state levels

Salary : Rs.50,000/- p.m

No of Vacancy : One

Job Summary The Biochemist will coordinate laboratory activities including sample processing, biochemical assays, biospecimen storage, quality control, and laboratory documentation.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Prepare and process biological samples (blood, plasma, tissues, etc.) for analysis, and perform a range of biochemical assays such as ELISA, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and nutritional component analysis.
• Handle biochemistry-related tasks and diagnostic instruments with proficiency, ensuring accuracy in sensitivity and specificity evaluations.
• Assist in field surveys, including participant screening, sample collection, processing, and analysis, with a willingness to travel for project-related work.
• Maintain detailed and precise documentation, including lab notebooks and research records, and ensure proper data interpretation under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), ethical guidelines, and laboratory safety protocols during all experiments and biological material handling.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, calibration, and functioning of laboratory instruments, along with regular inventory management of reagents and consumables.
• Collate, analyse, and manage nutritional and biochemical data, contributing to research publications and report writing based on study findings.
• Support any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI) related to the project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field. AND
• Experience in laboratory-based research, biochemical assays, and instrumentation (ELISA, HPLC, Mass spec, ICP/MS, Roche platforms and hematological autoanalyzer).

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Tentative Date of Joining : July 2026

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 20th August 2026 to [email protected] & cc to [email protected]