Research Assistant-CRC 1 Project

You are invited to join our research team at SJRI as a skilled Medical Technician. In this role, you will provide technical support for various research projects in the fields of nutrition, public health, and health technology. Your primary responsibilities will include the setup, calibration, operation, and maintenance of medical and research equipment used in longitudinal, interventional, observational, cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials. It is essential to ensure accurate data collection, troubleshoot equipment issues, and uphold high standards of technical quality to support the research team effectively. As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the setup, installation, and configuration of advanced and sensitive equipment and devices. Conducting systematic assessments using medical equipment, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in the laboratory, performing regular inspections, and preventive maintenance are crucial aspects of the role. Additionally, you will be expected to conduct quality control checks, resolve technical issues, prepare technical reports, logs, and maintenance schedules, supervise daily technical activities for optimal productivity, perform accurate data entry, organize and collate data, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate for this position should hold an M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a clinical or research setting involving the handling of instruments. Proficiency in English and South Indian Languages is preferred. This full-time position based in Bangalore offers a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000, commensurate with experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to the Principal Investigator of the CRC 1 Project at St. John's Research Institute. To apply, kindly email your cover letter and curriculum vitae along with three references (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) by the 5th of August 2025 to samreen.sharieff@sjri.res.in, with a cc to hr@sjri.res.in. For more details about our organization, please visit our website at www.sjri.res.in.,