Recruitment for Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc at RCB - Salary upto Rs 2,18,200/- pm

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), is an Institution of national importance established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world-class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu.

Senior Technical Officer
Pay Level : Pay Level – 10 (Rs. 56100 to Rs. 177500)
Mode of Recruitment : Deputation/ Short- Term- Contract/Direct Recruitment
Qualifications & Experience :
Direct Recruitment: a) BE / B Tech (Electrical/ Civil/ Instrumentation / Mechanical / Information Technology) /MPharma or equivalent qualification or MCA or MSc with 5 years’ experience in the relevant field with Pay Level 7 at a government organization, or at a similar position in a reputed organization. b) Demonstrated experience of maintenance of scientific equipment, or research support to scientists, or system administration and software development.
Desirable: a) Knowledge of GLP.
b) Understanding of government rules and procedures for execution of maintenance works. Deputation/Short-Term-Contract: Officers from the Central / State Governments / Universities / University level R&D institutions, or PSU: holding analogous post or with at least 5 years’ service in posts with Pay Level 7 or its equivalent, and possessing educational qualification and experience as prescribed below:
a) BE/ B Tech (Electrical/ Civil/ Instrumentation / Mechanical / Information Technology) /MPharma or equivalent qualification or MCA or MSc. b) Demonstrated experience of maintenance of scientific equipment, or research support to scientists, or system administration and software development.
Desirable: a) Knowledge of GLP.
b) Understanding of government rules and procedures for execution of maintenance works.
Job Description :
a) Validate methods and equipment and write SOPs for the various technical processes.
b) Train staff in the use of SOPs and carry out QC checks at regular intervals.
c) Carry out testing of samples as per the SOPs.
d) Maintain equipment in a qualified state and provide technical services to the user scientists.
e) Coordinate with the infrastructure team and other members of the facility management services to ensure smooth running of the facility.
f) Troubleshoot problems with instruments and methods. Help user scientists in data acquisitions.
g) Maintain the teaching lab operations and assist the faculty in training the students.
h) Any other work assigned by the Faculty-in- Charge/Executive Director from time to time.
No. of post(s) : Two posts (UR)
Age Limit : (35 years for Direct Rectt. & 56 years for deputation/shortterm- contract)

Technical Officer
Pay Level : Pay Level – 7 (Rs. 44900 to Rs. 142400)
Mode of Recruitment : Deputation/Short- Term-Contract basis only for an initial period of one year or until return of the previous incumbent from deputation, whichever is earlier.
Qualifications & Experience :
Deputation/Short-Term-Contract: Officers from the Central / State Governments / Universities / University level R&D institutions, or PSU: holding analogous post or with at least 5 years’ service in posts with Pay Level 6 or its equivalent, and possessing following educational qualification and experience:
a) BE/B Tech (Electrical / Civil / Instrumentation / Mechanical /Information Technology) or M.Pharm, MCA or MSc or equivalent qualification b) Experience of maintenance of scientific equipment, or research support to scientists, or system administration and software development.
Desirable: a) Knowledge of GLP. b) Understanding of Government rules and procedures for execution of maintenance works.
c) Knowledge of technical purchase procedures of Govt. including GeM.
Job Description :
a) Assist senior authorities in writing the SOPs for the various technical processes.
b) Carry out QC checks at regular intervals.
c) Carry out testing of samples as per the SOPs.
d) Maintain equipment in a qualified state and provide technical services to the user scientists.
e) Coordinate with the infrastructure team and other members of the facility management services to ensure smooth running of the facilities.
f) Assist faculty for purchase of technical lab equipment.
g) Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Executive Director from time to time.
No. of post(s) : one post
Age Limit : 56 years

Business Development Manager
Pay Level : Pay Level – 14 (Rs. 144200 to Rs. 218200)
Mode of Recruitment : Direct Recruitment/ Deputation/Short- Term-Contract
Qualifications & Experience :
Direct Recruitment:
a) A post-graduate Degree in Life Sciences, Degree in Medicine or Degree in Engineering with a Post-Graduate Diploma or Degree in Business Management and 15 years of relevant experience; or PhD Degree in Life Sciences, Medicine or Engineering with a Post-Graduate Diploma or Degree in Business Management and 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
a) Extensive experience in scientific business development and ability to lead legal, tax, accounting, financing and cross-functional teams, strong leadership and negotiation skills.
b) Excellent communication skills with strong ability to build and communicate business rationale.
c) Ability and desire to work in biotech sector with small teams, fast pace, and fast changing environment.
Deputation/Short-Term Contract:
Officers from the Central / State Governments / Universities / R&D institutions, or PSU: holding analogous post, or with at least 3 years’ service in posts with Pay Level 13A or 5 years’ service in posts with Pay Level 13 or its equivalent possessing educational qualification and experience as prescribed below:
a) A post-graduate Degree in Life Sciences, Degree in Medicine or Degree in Engineering with a Post-Graduate Diploma or Degree in Business Management and 15 years relevant experience; or PhD Degree in Life Sciences, Medicine or Engineering with a Post-Graduate Diploma or Degree in Business Management and 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
a) Extensive experience in scientific business development and ability to lead legal, tax, accounting, financing and cross-functional teams, strong leadership and negotiation skills.
b) Excellent communication skills with strong ability to build and communicate business rationale.
c) Ability and desire to work in biotech sector with small teams, fast pace, and fast changing environment.
Job Description :
a) Maintain the various technology platforms in operational readiness and train technicians and students for their effective use
b) Provide feedback and technical support on technology platforms
c) Organize training programs on technology platforms
d) Develop a growth strategy for business operations and customer satisfaction
e) Identify new markets and customer needs
f) Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
g) Prepare reports and maintain records of services, revenue, invoices etc.
h) Carry out any other work assigned by the Executive Director
No. of post(s) : One post (UR)
Age Limit : Age Limit: (50 years for Direct Rectt. & 56 years for deputation / short-termcontract)

Controller of Administration
Pay Level : Pay Level- 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 to Rs. 2,16,600)
Mode of Recruitment : Direct Recruitment/ Deputation/Short- Term-Contract
Qualifications & Experience :
Direct Recruitment:
a) A post-graduate degree in management or its equivalent.
b) Minimum 20 years’ experience in administrative and allied positions in the Government / Autonomous bodies of the Govt./ Reputed educational institutions or research establishments/ Public sector organizations.
c) At least 3 years’ regular service in position with Pay Level 13A or 5 years’ regular service in position with Pay Level 13, or 8 years’ service in Pay level 12. d) The candidate must have strong analytical, oral and written communication, and negotiation skills. Deputation/Short-Term-Contract: Officers from the Central / State Governments / Universities / R&D institutions, or PSU: holding analogous post, or with at least 3 years’ service in posts with Pay Level 13A or 5 years’ service in posts with Pay Level 13 or its equivalent possessing educational qualification and experience as prescribed below:
a) A post-graduate degree in management or its equivalent.
b) Minimum 20 years’ experience in administrative and allied positions in the Government / Autonomous bodies of the Govt./ Reputed educational institutions or research establishments/ Public sector organizations.
c) The candidate must have strong analytical, oral and written communication, and negotiation skills.
Job Description :
a) Assist the Executive Director in all administrative matters relating to the Regional Centre.
b) Act as the ex-officio Member Secretary of the Executive Committee and issue notices to convene meetings of the Executive Committee and to keep the official correspondence and minutes of all the statutory committee meetings of the Regional Centre.
c) Oversee the overall administrative activities including establishment, finance, stores and purchase, engineering, estates and maintenance of the Regional Centre.
d) Report to the Executive Director in the matters related to monitoring and evaluation of the administration of the Regional Centre for continuous improvement.
e) Maintain the primary relationship for operations and maintenance of services within the National Capital Region Biotech Science Cluster partners and the funding agencies.
f) Be the custodian of records, the common seal and such other property of Regional Centre as the Executive Committee shall commit to his charge.
g) Represent the Regional Centre in suits or proceedings by or against the Regional Centre, sign powers of attorney and verify pleadings or depute his representative for the purpose.
h) Perform such other duties as may be specified in the Ordinances, or the regulations, or as may be assigned to him from timeto- time by the Executive Director for the purposes of the Regional Centre.
No. of post(s) : One post (UR)
Age Limit : (50 years for Direct Rectt. & 56 years for deputation/shortterm- contract)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. There will be a probation period of two years for the candidates appointed through direct recruitment which may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority. 2. The pay and allowances etc. are presently admissible as per the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission of the Govt. of India. Other benefits include NPS, Medical reimbursement, LTC, etc. as per rules of the Centre.
3. The experience requirement specified should be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.
4. All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/ University.
5. The candidates employed in Central/State Govt./Autonomous Institution/ or Public Sector Undertaking etc. should apply through proper channel or produce ‘No-Objection Certificate’ at the time of selection process. The candidates who have not forwarded their application through proper channel or are not in possession of ‘No Objection Certificate’ at the time of selection process, shall not be permitted to appear in the selection process (written test /skill Test/interview).
6. Outstation SC/ST candidates called for selection process will be paid to & fro second class railway fare, as per GOI rules on production of the proof of the same.
7. The rules and procedure prescribed by the Govt. of India in respect of Reservation policy for the reserved categories shall be followed for the posts filled by direct recruitment.
8. Age relaxation is permissible as per Govt. of India norms for the reserve category. There would be no upper age limit in respect of the officers/staff members already working on a regular basis in the Centre.
9. Mere fulfilment of the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for the selection process. Only the candidates shortlisted by a duly constituted Screening Committee will be called.
10. The candidates should submit separate application for separate post. Candidates submitting physical applications for certain category of posts are required to mention the name of the position applied for in the envelope.
11. Application fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances. However, refund for failed transactions may be claimed separately following the necessary procedures.
12. In case of any deviation in the contents of the advertisement (if noted at a later date), the terms mentioned in the RCB Recruitment Rules will be deemed as final.
13. Any dispute arising out of this advertisement including the recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Court(s) at Faridabad, Haryana.

Deputation (including Short-Term-Contract):
1. Terms of deputation will be governed by standard terms of deputation as prescribed by Government of India from time to time.
2. The officers selected for appointment on deputation may either retain their pay level applicable to them plus deputation allowance and other allowances as admissible in their parent cadre, or draw their pay in the appropriate pay level indicated against the post as per Govt. norms.
3. Candidate appointed on deputation shall not have any claim for any promotion/absorption during the period of deputation.
4. The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation.

How to Apply?
Interested candidates should fill their applications online with the requisite fee of Rs. 1000/- (SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) latest by 01.02.2021. Refund of unsuccessful or duplicate transactions may be claimed upto 1 month from the last date of submission of applications, after that no request will be entertained.

Deputation (including Short-Term-Contract): The print of successfully submitted online application of the eligible candidate, whose services can be spared immediately on selection, may be forwarded through proper channel along with the certificate from the Forwarding Authority (in proforma given at Annexure) to ‘Registrar, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, NCR, Biotech Science Cluster, 2nd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad, Haryana-121001.

Last Date : The last date of submission of online applications (Direct/Deputation/Short-Term-Contract) is 01.02.2021.

However, the last date for receipt of physical copy of successfully submitted online application alongwith duly completed Annexure (only for Deputation / Short-Term-Contract) at RCB, Faridabad will be 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News.