Laboratory Assistant

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Laboratory Assistant to assist in several ongoing and planned cell therapy extramural projects using mouse models of disease.  The Laboratory Assistant will provide support in managing and running the animal research facility under the Centre for Integrative and Translational Research (CITRes) and ensuring smooth functioning of the facility and research projects.  Note that this position is funded by a collaborative agreement with an external facility user and not a university supported position.

Position Details

• Title: Laboratory Assistant
• Number of Positions: 01
• Age Limit: 25–40 years
• Location: Delhi-NCR (SNU Campus)

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate with the faculty/faculty-in-charge on daily basis.
2. Work as a team under supervision of the Team Leader for daily animal care, including feed and water changes, removal of dirty cages, help with cleaning and sterilization of cages and tanks, setting up breedings and supply of animals as per demand
3. Facilitate smooth functioning of the instruments.
4. Prepare buffers and solutions, analyse samples, and maintain logbook on daily basis.
5. Maintain cleanliness and manage the lab efficiently.
6. Prepare and manage inventory in the lab.
7. Arrange for repair of malfunctioning equipment as soon as possible.
8. Manage stocks of consumables and non-consumables required for lab and make purchase requests.
9. Services: arrange/manage instrument visit for repair/calibration from time to time in consultation with the faculty/facility-in-charge.
    

Essential Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Life Sciences or allied subjects with minimum 2-3 years post-degree work experience.
• Ability to join within one month of offer
• The incumbent must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment on daily basis
   

Desirable Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in in vivo animal experimentation, particularly mouse models:

• Handling animal models such as rodents, zebrafish, rabbits
• Laboratory management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimal supervision
• Basic biochemistry knowledge for buffer preparation and running gels
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks and execute them timely
• Maintaining records and logs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary will be competitive and proportional to the skills and experience of the incumbent
• Opportunity to work in an Institution of Eminence with an excellent research infrastructure
• Mentorship from experienced researchers and opportunities for skill enhancement

Tenure

• Initial appointment: 1 year
• Extension based on performance and project funding availability
   

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following through the Staff Careers portal on the SNU website:

• Updated CV
• Brief statement of experience and interests that align with this position

Last date of Application: 15th November, 2026

• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted and candidates may be requested to appear for an online interview.

For further information, please contact: [email protected]
 

About Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE)

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (www.snu.edu.in) is a student-centric, multidisciplinary and research-focused University offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral levels. The University was set up in 2011 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL. The University is in the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the University consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities worldwide.

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence has recently been selected as one of the ten private Institutions of Eminence by the Government. In the NIRF (Government’s National Institutional Ranking Framework), the University has been the youngest institution in the 'top 100' Overall list. In NIRF-2022, it ranked 61 in the 'University' category. Shiv Nadar University has been accredited with a Grade ‘A’ by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), valid for five years from 26 November 2019. It is also among a select group of greenfield institutions in the country that was awarded the prestigious Atal Incubation Center grant by the NITI Aayog, in the very first round in 2017. The university received ‘University of the Year 2024 award’ at the 10th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards on 18th Oct 2024 (Category Emerging - under 15 years).