Company Description CSIR National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is a prestigious research institution located on Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India. The laboratory specializes in chemistry and chemical engineering research and is recognized for its groundbreaking work and scientific advancements. NCL offers state-of-the-art facilities and is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the field of chemical sciences. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Associate–II at CSIR National Chemical Laboratory located in Pune. The Project Associate–II will be responsible for conducting research, managing projects, analyzing data, and providing training. Daily tasks include project management, data analysis, research activities, and effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Qualifications Position 1: Minimum Qualifications : Master OR BE/BTech in Life Sciences + Two(2) years research experience Desirable Qualification : Experience in protein purification and handling cell cultures. Candidates worked in the area of Sickle Cell Anemia is preferred. Job requirement : Incumbent is expected to purify recombinant proteins, handle cell cultures, conduct assay using patient blood samples. Position 2: Minimum Qualifications : Master OR BE/BTech in Life Sciences + Two(2) years research experience Desirable Qualification : Experience in protein purification and handling cell cultures. Candidates worked in the area of organoid development and stem cell culture is preferred. Job requirement : Incumbent is expected to handle stem cell and mammalian cell cultures. And shall develop organoid based assays Position 3: Minimum Qualifications : Master OR BE/BTech in Life Sciences + Two(2) years research experience OR ME/MTech Desirable Qualification : Experience in MD simulations and AI/ML modelling is preferred. Job requirement : Incumbent shall perform multiscale MD simulations and AI/ML based drug designing.