Research Career Opportunity: Project Technical Support–III at MAHE

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is looking for a dedicated Project Technical Support–III to join an ICMR-sponsored research project. This study investigates Pharmacogenomics and Metabolomics to identify biomarkers for liver injury in patients treated for Tuberculosis (TB).

1. Position Overview

Feature	Details
Post Name	Project Technical Support–III
Department	Pharmacy Practice, MCOPS, Manipal
Project Title	Assessment of Pharmacogenomics and Metabolomics as Preemptive Biomarkers…
Salary	Rs. 30,800/- per month (Rs. 28,000 + 10% HRA)
Location	Manipal, Karnataka

2. Eligibility & Requirements

Educational Background:

Postgraduates: B.Sc / M.Sc / M.Pharm / PharmD / M.Tech.
Preferred Streams: Pharmacy Practice, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Laboratory Technology.
Undergraduates: B.Sc graduates are eligible if they have three years of experience in laboratory maintenance and research assistance.

Required Skills:

Biological Processing: Ability to isolate serum and plasma from whole blood samples.
Lab Management: Experience in ordering supplies, inventory tracking, and preparing technical reports.
Technical Interest: Prior experience or interest in Metabolomics research is a plus.
Soft Skills: Proficiency in computers and strong communication skills.

3. Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be the backbone of the lab operations, ensuring that the scientific staff has the necessary resources and processed samples to conduct high-level research.

Sample Handling: Processing blood samples collected from TB patients.
Operational Support: General maintenance of the laboratory environment and equipment.
Documentation: Assisting with the preparation of research reports and inventory data.

4. How to Apply

Interested candidates should compile their application and submit it by January 15, 2026.

Application Package:

Detailed CV with a recent passport-size photo.
Supporting documents (Degrees and Experience certificates).
Names of two professional references.

Contact Information:

Email: jobs.research@manipal.edu and est.mcops@manipal.edu.
Subject Line: Application for Project Technical Support – III, Department of Pharmacy Practice, MCOPS, Manipal
Postal Address: Director-HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka.

5. Selection Process

Shortlisting: Candidates will be screened based on their technical fit for lab maintenance and sample processing.
Interview: Shortlisted individuals will receive an email invitation. Note that no TA/DA is provided for the interview.