The project aims to explore various techniques for laboratory diagnosis of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) from pulmonary and extrapulmonary samples in patients presumptive of tuberculosis. This includes methods for speciation of NTM and their drug resistance. The study findings will help devise a workflow that can be adapted in the diagnostic work-up of such patients and make recommendations to the national TB elimination program.

Salary : Rs.36,400/- p.m

No of Vacancy : One

- Assist in the day-to-day implementation and coordination of research and monitoring activities related to the project.
- Carry out participant recruitment, screening, enrolment, informed consent processes, sample collection, sample storage, and data entry in accordance with approved study protocols, ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Perform laboratory procedures related to the project, including but not limited to microscopy/staining, culture, drug susceptibility testing, and PCR-based assays.
- Manage the collection, documentation, storage, transportation, and tracking of study samples between participating sites and referral laboratories, ensuring compliance with biosafety standards, temperature requirements, and quality assurance protocols
- Assist in the planning and conduct of project-related trainings/workshops/CMEs
- Coordinate with investigators and study teams for SOP development, IEC-related documentation, and timely submission of periodic reports and project deliverables to funding agencies.
- Collect,



record, and manage participant data using REDCap and other approved study databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
- Assist in the compilation, preliminary analysis, and presentation of study findings using appropriate statistical and data visualization tools

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in MLT / BSc MLT with a minimum of 3 years of lab/research experience (MSc in Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences or related discipline may also apply) Age Criteria : 35 Years

Experience : Experienced/Fresher

- Experience in laboratory techniques mentioned in the section of the
- Familiarity with Valuable Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Desirable
- 1–2 years of experience in clinical research, public health research, hospital-based studies, participant recruitment, data collection, sample handling, or project coordination.
- Experience in working with TB-related projects or health care centres.
- Experience with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systems, and biological sample handling and management.

Preferred Language: English & Kannada (Essential) Telugu, Tamil and Hindi (Optional) Tentative Date of Joining : 15th October 2026

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 9th October 2026 to [email protected] & cc to [email protected]

📌 Project Technical Support-III - ICMR NTM Project (Bangalore East)
🏢 MHA- Masters in Hospital Administration - St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru.
📍 Bangalore East