Applications are invited for Project Assistant at NARI

ICMR-NARI is located at Bhosari, Pune on a seven acre plot. Since its inception the Institute has ably supported the National AIDS Control Programme, especially in the areas of surveillance, capacity building, laboratory services and drug resistance studies. ICMR-NARI derives strength from wide ranging National and International Collaborations. The Institute's research activities are guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee which includes eminent scientists from varied disciplines.

Online applications are invited up to 11 Apr 2021 for the following posts under the project "A phase 2/3, observer-blind, randomized, controlled study to determine the safety and immunogenicity of Covovax [SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike protein nanoparticle vaccine (SARS-CoV-2 rS) with Matrix-M1^_TM adjuvant] in Indian adults". This post is purely temporary and is to be filled for a period of 12 months.

Project Assistant - 1 Post
Age : 30 years
Essential Qualification : Graduate degree in Life Sciences / Business Administration / Business Management from a recognized university with three years of work experience OR Master's degree in Life Sciences / Business Administration / Business Management from a recognized university.

Desirable Qualification
• Thorough knowledge of FDA and ICH GCP guidelines to ensure the appropriate conduct of the clinical study
• 2 years' experience in multicentric Clinical Trials coordination
• Working knowledge of email systems, eTMF.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time-management and efficiency skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team

Consolidated Salary : Rs.31,000/-

Job Responsibility
• Maintain up-to-date participating sites information (including ali contact details, contracts, and budget information), o Responsible for preparing the Investigator and Sponsor files with essential documents for the initiation of sites participating in clinical studies.
• Responsible for archiving at the end of study under relevant SOPs, policies and local regulatory
• Proactively identifies issues and raises them to study staff to take necessary corrective action to ensure smooth and rapid progress of the study
• Act as an active participant of clinical study. Assist study staff with study-related activities such as:
- organizing study meetings and scheduling travel,
- producing minutes for study-related meetings,
- updating contact details,
- maintaining study documentation,
• Keep up to date with all the changes/required knowledge on ICH GCP, written standards, and attending appropriate training o May be responsible for supporting multiple studies simultaneously and must prioritize appropriately to ensure delivery of results o The requirement to communicate and work effectively with medical staff/physicians/scientists who are often senior within their field, being mindful of their standing within the medical and/or research community
• Preparation of Utilization certificate, Statement of Expenditure and handling of budget.

It is mandatory : Age and experience are relaxable in deserving cases. Government servants should apply through a proper channel or enclose 'No Objection Certificate' from the present office/employer along with their application on email. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or bringing political or other influence with regards to the selection shall be considered as a disqualification. The appointing authority has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained.

Kindly email full bio-data, copies of proof of age, qualifications, experience, in case of OBC Non-creamy layer certificate from the competent authority empowered to issue such certificate should be emailed on recruitment.nari@gmail.com. The tentative date for personal discussion via skype/ video call will be confirmed to the shortlisted candidate through phone or email.