INDIAN PHARMACOPOEIA COMMISSION

(Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

Government of India
Sector- 23, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad
Applications are invited for the following posts on contract basis in the Biologics Section of
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), (Autonomous organization under the Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare) at Ghaziabad, under the DST sponsored National Facility Project
titled Development of National Laboratory facility for setting quality standard for r-DNA
based therapeutics.
S.No. Contractual Essential Qualification and Experience
Position/Remuneration
1. RESEARCH Essential:
ASSOCIATE (a) (i) Ph.D in Biotechnology with first class M.Sc in Biotechnology;
(ONE POST) or
(ii) M.Pharm, first class with three years of relevant
Remuneration: experience in research or industry in analysis of r-DNA
Basic: Rs.35, 000 per based therapeutics;
month +HRA (@ 24% (iii) M.Tech in Biotechnology with three years of relevant
of basic) (without any experience in research or industry in analysis of r-DNA
other allowances/ based therapeutics.
benefits) (b) The Candidate should have hands-on experience in ELISA,
Western blot and HPLC.
Desirable:
(i) Handling of LCMS, and other modern analytical equipment;
(ii) Experience of Quality Control Analysis of r-DNA based
therapeutics and capillary electrophoresis;
(iii) Research publications in peer reviewed journals.
(vi) Preference will be given to the candidates with experience in
Biotechnological Products.
2. SENIOR RESEARCH Essential:
FELLOW (a) (i) M.Pharm, first class, with two years of relevant
(ONE POST) experience in research or industry in analysis of r-DNA
based therapeutics along with experience in Cell Culture
Studies;
Remuneration: (ii) M.Tech, first class in Biotechnology with two years of
Basic: Rs.28, 000 per relevant experience in research or industry in analysis of
month +HRA (@ 24% r-DNA based therapeutics along with experience in
of basic) (without any Cell Culture Studies;
other allowances/ (iii) M.Sc. first class in Biotechnology with two years of relevant
benefits) experience in research or industry in analysis of r-DNA
based therapeutics along with experience in Cell Culture
Studies;
(b) The Candidate should have hands-on experience in ELISA,
Western blot.
Desirable:
(i) Knowledge of HPLC, LCMS, and other modern analytical
techniques ;
(ii) Experience of Quality Control Analysis of r-DNA based
therapeutics and capillary electrophoresis;
(iii) Research publications in peer reviewed journals.
(vi) Preference will be given to the candidates with experience in
Biotechnological Products.
3. JUNIOR RESEARCH Essential:
FELLOW (a) (i) M.Pharm, first class;
(ONE POST) (ii) M.Tech, first class in Biotechnology;
(iii) M.Sc, first class in Biotechnology;
Remuneration: (b) Candidates should qualify GPAT/ GATE/NET.
Basic: Rs.25, 000 per
month +HRA (@ 24% Desirable:
of basic) (without any (i) The Candidate should have hands-on experience in ELISA,
other allowances/ Western blot and HPLC;
benefits) (ii) Experience of Quality Control Analysis of r-DNA based
therapeutics and capillary electrophoresis;
(iii) Research publications in peer reviewed journals.

4. TECHNICAL Qualifications:
ASSISTANT First Class Bachelors Degree in any branch of Life Sciences or
(ONE POST) Pharmaceutical Sciences from a recognized University and
having good knowledge of computer applications and writing skill
Remuneration: in English language.
Basic: Rs.12, 000 per
month +HRA (@ 24%
of basic) (without any
other allowances/
benefits)

Period of engagement:

The project is sanctioned for a period of three years and the term of the appointees is co-
terminable with the project. However, in case the work and conduct of the staff is not found to be
satisfactory, the services may be terminated without assigning any reason thereof.

General Instructions:

The Competent Authority reserves the right to accept or reject the applications without assigning
any reason.

1. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview. It is not obligatory on the part of IPC
to call for interview every candidate who possesses the essential qualification.
2. Interested candidates, who have requisite qualifications and experience, may submit their
application in the prescribed format (attached) to Administrative Officer, Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare),
Government of India, Sector- 23, Raj Nagar, at Ghaziabad, U.P. so as to reach on or
before 8th November, 2017.