Site coordinator (Grade Equivalent: ICMR Project Technical Support III

Role & responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research project activities at the site
• Assist Site-PI and Clinical Associate in participant screening, recruitment, and follow-up
• Support in

  documentation, data entry, and reporting

  to the rural hub, FMR and or local ethics/regulatory committees
• Collect mask samples and data as per protocol
• Ensure correct packaging, storage, and safe transport of samples to FMR
• Maintain communication between FMR, Mumbai and the spoke sites
• Provide logistical and technical support for scientific and field-related activities as required

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate in Life Sciences (e.g., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Lab technology) with minimum 3 years clinical research experience

OR

Bachelors degree in Nursing with a minimum 3 years clinical experience

OR

Masterss in a relevant field as above with clinical research diploma or one year experience in clinical research

• Ability to communicate in Marathi
• Willingness to relocate to Palghar District

• Experience in clinical research, patient coordination, and data collection
• Ability to communicate with children of different age groups
• Prior experience in patient data management and sample handling
• Knowledge of TB-related studies is an added advantage
• Ability to commute to nearby Primary Health Centres and hospitals for sample collection/coordination

Skills required

• Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Marathi (mandatory for patient interaction)
• Strong documentation and record-keeping accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple participants simultaneously
• Time management and organizational skills
• Basic financial management (petty cash handling for site expenses)
• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently as well as in a team

This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in coordinating ICMR-funded clinical research projects, with exposure to TB diagnostics in paediatric populations.