THSTI job vacancy for Clinical Research Associate | online application last date 01-12-2023
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an autonomous Institute of
the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The
institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, and is designed as a dynamic, interactive organization with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.
Name of the post & Project: Clinical Research Associate
Number of posts: One
Emoluments: Rs. 55,000/-
Age: 35 Years
Duration: One Year
Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience : Bachelors in medical sciences with minimum three years of relevant clinical trial monitoring experience.
OR
• Master’s degree/ diploma, life sciences, pharmacy, public health, healthcare or
other related discipline with minimum 2 years of relevant clinical trial monitoring
experience.
• MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BAMS/ BPT (Experience as above)
Job profile: The Study Monitor/ CRA conduct monitoring visits for assigned trial protocol and
trial sites. Overall responsibilities are to ensure that the trial is being conducted
in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures, good clinical
practice, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Performs site monitoring throughout the trial which involves visiting the trial
sites on a regular basis (site initiation to site closeout) in accordance with
contracted scope of work.
• Performs quality functions and executing quality programs (clinical operations,
clinical laboratory) as per GCP/GCLP and regulations
• Completes appropriate therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training to
perform job duties.
• Setting up the trial sites such that each center has the trial materials, including
the trial drug while ensuring all trial supplies are accounted for
• Administers protocol and related trial training to assigned sites and establishes
regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project
expectations and issues.
• May provide training and assistance to junior clinical staff.
• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation regarding site
management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular
visit reports and other required trial documentation.
• Manages the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory/ IEC
submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrolment, CRF completion and
submission, and data query generation and resolution.
• Verifying that data entered on to the CRFs is consistent with participant clinical
notes (source data/ document verification)
• Writing visit reports.
• Filing and collating trial documentation and reports.
• Archiving trial documentation and correspondence.
• Evaluates the quality and integrity of trial site practices related to the proper
conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Escalates quality issues to the Quality Manager, Project Manager and/ or senior
management.
• Work with Clinical Portfolio Management on other projects as directed and
other internal departments on their requirements as and when required. Skills: –
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge and ability to apply GCP and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of
English required.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
➢ Last date of receipt of online application: 01-12-2023
➢ The application will be scrutinized/shortlisted and processed for further selection.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION WILL BE THRU ONLINE MODE ONLY OTHERWISE IT WILL GET REJECTED OR IGNORED
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: –
a) This is short-term positions (01 year) and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory
performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those
appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment
b) All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized
Board/University.
c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the
minimum educational qualifications specified for the post.
d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard
to age, essential qualification etc.
e) The 01 number of positions to be hired, age limit, qualification, experience and other
requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates
who are otherwise suitable. In case candidates are not found suitable for the postsnotified, they can be offered lower post / lower emoluments on the recommendation of the Selection
Committee. The number of position may be changes as per requirments.
f) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC
communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) falling under the following
categories: (i) UR – ten years, ii) OBC – 13 years (iii) SC/ST – 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central
Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. There is no upper age limit for the Institute employees
who are treated as departmental candidates.
g) All results will be published on our website and all future communications will be only through email
h) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the numberof
candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
i) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of
India rules / guidelines shall prevail.
j) Canvassing wrong in any form will be a disqualification.
k) The candidate may be transfer to site location as per the project requirement and
management discretion
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents
except (i) should be in pdf format):
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional
experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation/Diploma degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet (if applicable)
vii) PhD/MD Degree (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable
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2. Procedure for filling up online application:
i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website
www.thsti.res.in/career. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
➢ The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet
Banking /UPI.
➢ Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
➢ Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future
reference.
➢ Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Applying on direct recruitment
Unreserved, OBC & EWS candidates Rs 590/-
SC/ST/Women/PwBD Rs 118/-
iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the
reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the
reference number for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the
print button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the
advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the
recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is
noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this
regard shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to
[email protected] along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).