BioMechanics in Spore-MIT Singapore-Apply Now

Infectious Disease Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) is a research group established within SMART. In this IRG, you will have opportunity to work with leading investigators in novel platform technologies and their applications in the following diseases: malaria, tuberculosis, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections. The IRG is currently looking for a Laboratory Technologist.
Laboratory Technologist
You will provide laboratory and technical support for research-related activities such as assist in training students and researchers in essential laboratory techniques. In addition, you will oversee the maintenance for equipment, procurement of consumables for research/equipment, involvement in research projects as well as support in other assigned duties.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor in one of the following fields: Bioengineering/Chemical/Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or Physics
- Good communication and organizational skill
- Strong knowledge and practical skills in one or more of these techniques/equipment: optical microscopy, confocal microscopy, atomic force microscopy, optical tweezers, microfluidics
- Able to work independently to plan, test and supervise experiments

Interested applicants please email to SMART Centre HR Office (hr_recruitment@smart.mit.edu) your detailed resume, including publication list, names of three references, post applied for and contact information, and a cover letter.

Biotech Institutions in India

List of Biotech Institutions in India:
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Marg, New Delhi-110 029.
2. Amravati Uaniversity, Amravati-44 602
3. Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan-304 022
4. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046, TN
5. Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme, VII Kankurgachi, Calcutta-700 054.
6. Calicut University, Kozhikode-673 635, Kerala
7. Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-25.
8. Centre for Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Pondichery-605 014.
9. Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003
10. Consortium India Ltd,. G-6, (3rd Floor), NDSE Part 1, New Delhi.
11. Department of Biotechnology, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore-452 001, Madhya Pradesh.
12. Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143 005.
13. Department of Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, Calcutta-700 032.
14. Department of Biotechnology, Punjab University, Goa-5.
15. Department of Marine Sciences, Goa University, Goa-5.
16. Department of Microbiology, M.S. University, Vadodara-390 002, Gujarat.
17. Department of Zoology, Poona University, Pune-411 007, Maharashtra.
18. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad-431 004.
19. Faculty of Applied Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam-686 560, Kerala.
20. Faculty of Science, G.B, Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar-263 145, Nainital Dist. Uttar Pradesh.
21. Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, Haryana.
22. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-171 005.
23. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110 012.
24. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012.
25. Indian Institute of Technology, Haus Khas, New, Delhi-6.
26. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-723 102.
27. Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai-400 076.
28. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122, Uttar Pradesh.
29. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Masab Tank, Mahaveer Marg, Hyderabad-Anadhra Pradesh.
30. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110 067.
31. Jiwaji University, Gwalior-474 011.
32. Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136 119.
33. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon-425 002.
34. Osmania University, Administrative Building, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh-500 007.
35. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur-492 010, Chhattisgarh.
36. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab.
37. Punjab University, Patiala-147 002.
38. Rajendra Agricultural University, PO Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar.
39. School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021.
40. School of Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005.
41. School of Life Sciences, Central University, Hyderabad-500 134.
42. Swami Ramanad Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded-431 603.
43. Tezpur University, Tezpur-784 001.
44. University of Delhi. Delhi-110 007.
45. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500 046.
46. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthaouram-34, Kerala.
47. University of Madras, Centenary Building Chepauk, Triplicane PO, Chennai-600 005, Tamil Nadu.
48. University of Mysore, Mysore-570 005.
49. University of Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667.
Further study in this field would involve a doctoral research. A success in the CSIR-UGC JRF examination would be ideal for this. Some of the centres where Biotechnology labs are equipped with advanced facilities are:
1. National Facility for Microbial Type Culture Collection (MTCC) at Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh.
2. National Facility for Collection of Blue Green Algae (BGA) Collection at IARI, New Delhi.
3. National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli.
4. National Facility for Plant Tissue Culture Repository at NBPGR, Pusa, New Delhi.
5. National Laboratory Animal House Facilities at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow.
6. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad.
Genetic Engineering labs with latest infrastructure facilities are :
1. BHU, Varanasi
2. Biochemical Engineering Research and Process Development Centre at IMTECH, Chandigarh.
3. Centre for DNA Finger Printing and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad.
4. JNU, New Delhi
5. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
6. National Facility for Animal Cell and Tissue Culture, Pune.
7. National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi.
8. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Laboratory officer-2 positions

Laboratory Officer (2 Positions) in 1st BASE Pte Ltd, Singapore Position 1 The ideal candidate will report directly to the Production Manager and will be actively involved in the production of reagents and biochemicals. The candidate will need to oversee the entire production process from purchasing of raw materials to ensuring a seamless workflow. He/she is required to work closely with the Customer Service and Delivery personnel to facilitate order fulfillment and to ensure timely delivery to customers. In addition, the candidate is required to initiate, develop and implement projects to improve workflow efficiency.Requirements:Degree in Chemistry/Biotechnology/Life SciencesDiploma holders with at least 1 ¨C 2 years' working experience are welcomePositive working attitude and strong analytical mindPossess good interpersonal skills and able to work independently in a fast paced environmentEager to learn and willing to take on challengesPhysically fit and energetic positionPosition 2 The ideal candidate will report directly to the Production Manager and will be actively involved in our DNA Sequencing Service. The candidate will need to oversee the entire production process from purchasing of raw materials to ensuring a seamless workflow so as to meet customers¡¯ deadlines. Other day-to-day responsibilities include working with the Service Engineer to maintain equipment so as to minimize downtime and assist Customer Service personnel in troubleshooting for customers. In addition, the candidate is required to initiate, develop and implement projects to improve workflow efficiency.Requirements:Degree in Chemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences preferredDiploma holders with at least 1 ¨C 2 years¡¯ working experience are welcomeDNA Sequencing knowledge is an advantage but not necessaryPositive working attitude and strong analytical mindPossess good interpersonal skills and able to work independentlyEager to learn and willing to take on challengesInterested applicants please forward detailed resume/CV and photograph to hr@base-asia.com . Please indicate current and expected salary and your availability.Closing Date: Friday, 20 August 2008

Summer Trainees in Astrazeneca

Summer Trainees in AstraZeneca India Private Limited AstraZeneca India Private Limited is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery of novel therapies for infectious diseases of the developing world. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASTRAZENECA PLC, UK, one of the most prestigious and ethical international pharmaceutical companies.
Summer Trainees (Bangalore)
Responsibilities: The key objective of the AstraZeneca Workshop in Biomedical Sciences is to provide students of biological, pharmaceutical and chemical sciences a hands-on experience of the research methodologies and techniques in these areas within the environment of a pharmaceutical research organization engaged in drug discovery. This program is designed to supplement and contribute to the on-going objectives of AZI while simultaneously providing such a learning experience to the students. It has been conceived with a view to enrich the student with the principles and techniques of different disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology or pharmaceutical sciences. Many of these very same principles and techniques are used in laboratories across the world to address academic questions, while we at AZ R and D India apply them to facilitate the translation of innovative ideas into novel products of diagnostic or therapeutic importance.
Requirements:Students who are currently pursuing their final year M.Tech / M.Sc.(biochemistry / microbiology / biotechnology / molecular biology / life-sciences, Bioinformatics) or M.Pharm are eligible to apply for this workshop.
AstraZeneca India Private LimitedAvishkarBellary RoadHebbalBangalore - 560 024 IndiaTel : +91 80 23622021- 27