Company Description The Cancer Genetics Clinic at Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC) in Varanasi focuses on precision oncology through hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, and germline genetic testing. A multidisciplinary team provides evidence-based care for individuals and families with suspected hereditary cancer syndromes, supporting personalized treatment decisions and risk-based surveillance. The clinic is actively engaged in research, education, and patient advocacy, including awareness programs, professional training, and support groups such as Hope Beyond Lynch.

Its services span genetic counseling, risk assessment, testing, cascade screening for at-risk relatives, psychosocial support, and collaborative research. The clinic is committed to improving access to cancer genetics services in resource-constrained settings and empowering families through personalized, genetics-informed cancer care.

Role Description This is a full time, on-site Research Assistant role based at the Cancer Genetics Clinic, MPMMCC, Varanasi.

The Research

Assistant will support clinical and translational research projects in cancer genetics, including data collection, literature reviews, protocol implementation, and documentation. Daily tasks may involve assisting with patient recruitment for research studies, maintaining study databases, coordinating sample handling with laboratory teams, and preparing reports, summaries, and presentations. The role will include close collaboration with clinicians, genetic counselors, laboratory personnel,



and other researchers to ensure high-quality data management and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

The Research

Assistant will also help with academic activities such as organizing educational sessions, contributing to manuscripts, and supporting initiatives that improve access to cancer genetics services.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong Research and Analytical Skills to support study design, literature review, data collection, and interpretation of findings.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams, explain study procedures clearly, and prepare written reports or presentations.
- Candidates should possess Laboratory Skills to assist with basic sample handling, coordination with diagnostic laboratories, and adherence to safety and quality protocols.
- Candidates should possess Data Analysis skills to manage databases, perform basic statistical analyses, and ensure accurate documentation of research outcomes.
- Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, genetics, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field are desirable.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow research protocols, familiarity with ethical guidelines in human subjects research, and proficiency in standard office and data management software are beneficial.
- Prior experience in oncology, genetics, or clinical research, as well as an interest in precision medicine and patient-centered care, will be an advantage.

📌 Research Assistant (Varanasi)
🏢 Cancer Genetics Clinic MPMMCC VNS
📍 Varanasi