About the Project
Combating Sickle Cell Anemia in Jharkhand: A Collaborative Public Health Initiative is a multi-stakeholder program led by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), in partnership with Tata Steel Foundation and the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand. The project addresses the urgent health challenge posed by Sickle Cell Anemia—a hereditary blood disorder that disproportionately affects tribal populations in Jharkhand.
Focused on the districts of West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Saraikela-Kharsawan, the initiative aims to screen over 200,000 individuals from high-risk groups—including women of reproductive age, adolescents, and newborns—over a two-year period. The objective is to enable early diagnosis, prevent transmission, and ensure timely access to healthcare and social entitlements such as disability certification.
At the heart of this effort is the implementation of a cost-effective and scalable screening method using dried blood spot (DBS) samples analyzed through PCR technology, developed in-house by CSIR-CCMB. A centralized testing hub has been set up in East Singhbhum to support high-throughput sample analysis and data coordination.
The Atal Incubation Centre – CCMB (implementing agency) is hiring the following
Position Title: Scientific Co-Ordinator
Number of Posts: 1
Specialization:
Molecular biology and human genetics with special reference to analysis of high throughput genomic data on human subjects, identification of genetic variants of significance and development of genetic test for molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders
Essential Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in Medical Biotechnology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Engineering focusing on epidemiology of monogenic and/or complex disorders like sickle cell anemia and understanding the genetic susceptibility of various traits/complex phenotypes.
AND 3 years’ experience in cohorts related work - OR MBBS with five years of experience in the above mentioned field/ or MD/MS in any discipline
Desirable Skills / Job Description:
- Proven experience in conducting field studies, including organizing health camps and training workshops
- Demonstrated ability to design and develop molecular diagnostic tests for genetic conditions
Location: CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad / Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (Will be decided by Project Coordinator)
Project End Date: 24 June 2027
Remuneration: ₹1,00,000 per month (Consolidated)
Tenure: One year; extendable for an additional year with a 10% increment in stipend
Position Title: Project Assistant
Number of Posts: 3
Specialization: Molecular Biology
Essential Qualification and Skills:
- Master’s degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology
- Essential: Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis
- Desirable: Experience of working in Clinical/ Molecular diagnostic laboratory
Location: CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad / Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (Will be decided by Project Coordinator)
Project End Date: 24 June 2027
Remuneration: ₹40,000 per month (Consolidated)
Tenure: Initially one year; extendable for one additional year with a 10% increment in stipend
Position Title: Field Assistant
Number of Posts: 2
Job Description:
The Field Assistant will actively support grassroots health initiatives, including organizing field camps and managing blood sample collection, storage, and transport. The role involves maintaining basic lab operations and ensuring precise data entry using computer tools. Candidates with prior field experience and exposure to healthcare logistics are preferred.
Essential Qualification & Skills:
- BSc in Life Science or related discipline
- B Lab management, basic knowledge of the computers, management of data entry etc.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with clinical and molecular diagnostic techniques, including DNA extraction and PCR
- Clinical and molecular diagnostics including DNA extraction and PCR methodology, field work, collection of blood samples
Location: CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad / Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (Will be decided by Project Coordinator)
Project End Date: 24 June 2027
Remuneration: ₹25,000 per month (Consolidated)
Tenure: One year; extendable for an additional year with a 10% stipend increment