International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Vacancy: JRF
- Duty station
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Country / area
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- UN system
- Secretariat
- Title
- Vacancy: JRF
- Organization
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
- Working Station
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Closing date
- Open until a suitable candidate is recruited
- Posted
- 2/24/2026, 12:00:00 AM
About this role
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is seeking a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for its Structural Parasitology Group, based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. This role focuses on the logistical and administrative support of clinical sample management within a biosafety framework. The primary responsibilities include coordinating with clinicians and hospital laboratories at sentinel sites to receive blood samples collected by authorized staff. The candidate must ensure rigorous documentation, verify labeling and coding, and maintain accurate sample records. Key technical duties involve processing, aliquoting, and temporarily storing samples in compliance with biosafety guidelines, as well as maintaining cold-chain logistics and arranging safe transport to the ICGEB New Delhi headquarters. The role also requires maintaining project documentation and data records, with potential assistance in laboratory procedures at the New Delhi facility. The position involves travel within and around Thiruvananthapuram. The recruitment is open until a suitable candidate is found.
Key requirements
Nice to have
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position available at Structural Parasitology Group at ICGEB New Delhi
Working Station: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is recruited
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating with clinicians and hospital laboratories at sentinel sites
Receiving blood samples collected by authorized clinical staff and ensuring proper documentation
Verifying labeling, coding, and maintaining accurate sample records
Processing (as required), aliquoting, and temporary storage of samples following biosafety guidelines
Maintaining cold-chain logistics and arranging safe transport of samples to ICGEB, New Delhi
Maintaining project documentation and data records
Assisting with laboratory procedures at ICGEB, New Delhi, if required
Travel within and around Thiruvananthapuram is required.
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