Job Posting:
Program Officer / Senior Program Officer
Organization: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Department: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Location: New Delhi, India
About the Company:
BIRAC, a Public Sector Undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, oversees and monitors program implementation through its Program Management Unit (PMU).
Position Details:
Program Officer
- Position Code: PO-09
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Remuneration: Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 2,10,000 per month
- Age Limit: 30 years as of the closing date
- Experience: 2-3 years in vaccine/biotherapeutics manufacturing, R&D, regulatory, or bioassay development
Senior Program Officer
- Position Code: PO-09
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Remuneration: Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 2,40,000 per month
- Age Limit: 35 years as of the closing date
- Experience: 4-5 years in vaccine/biotherapeutics manufacturing, R&D, regulatory, or bioassay development
Qualifications:
Essential:
- M.Sc/M.Pharma/MBBS in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology
Desirable:
- Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement NBM-PMU and monitor all grantees
- Engage experts and collaborate with Scientific and Technical Advisory groups for project review
- Work with Legal and Finance to prepare contracts and agreements
- Coordinate with stakeholders involved in NBM-PMU management
- Administer new and ongoing projects, ensuring timely execution
- Support the organization of meetings, interactions, and conferences
- Communicate with grantees and key stakeholders
Tenure:
Contract for Service initially for three years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. The project duration is until June 2025, with possible renewal based on performance and project extension.
How to Apply:
Employees of Central/State Govts and CPSEs should send a copy of their applications through the proper channel in a sealed envelope to:
Head [Human Resource & Administration]
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
5th Floor, NSIC Business Park,
NSIC Bhawan, Okhla Industrial Estate,
New Delhi – 110020
Application Deadline:
29th July 2024
Vacancy Ref. No.:
BIRAC/PMU/VAC/124/July-2024