IAVI is recruiting for two positions in Gurugram, Haryana, under its India Regional Programs. The openings are Research Associate, Discovery R&D IAVI India (Consultancy) and Consultant – Biobanking Quality and Operations, IAVI India.
The opportunities are intended for postgraduate professionals in life sciences and related scientific disciplines, with relevant experience in scientific research, evidence synthesis, biobank operations, or laboratory quality systems.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | IAVI |
| Job Category | India Regional Programs |
| Location | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
| Posting Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Work Type | Full-time |
| Work Mode | On-site |
Positions Available at IAVI
1. Research Associate, Discovery R&D IAVI India (Consultancy)
Requisition Number: RESEA001421
Reports To: Director, Discovery R&D
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scientific, technical, policy, and programmatic evidence.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
- Maintain structured datasets, evidence tables, trackers, templates, and research repositories.
- Conduct research landscaping and comparative analyses of scientific approaches, technologies, institutions, laboratories, and experts.
- Prepare scientific presentations, reports, summaries, briefs, dashboards, and visualizations.
- Contribute to technical discussions, proposals, grant applications, project documentation, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in microbiology, biotechnology, life sciences, immunology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in scientific research, life sciences consulting, product development, or a related field.
- Experience in literature reviews, scientific writing, data extraction, analysis, and technical presentations or reports.
- Additional training in research methods, evidence synthesis, or data analysis is desirable.
Required Skills
- Critical appraisal of scientific literature and interpretation of research findings.
- Scientific writing, evidence synthesis, and analytical thinking.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Preparation of analytical tables, dashboards, and visualizations.
- Strong communication, presentation, organization, and time-management skills.
- Understanding of infectious diseases, biomedical research, diagnostics, vaccines, biologics, or product development is desirable.
2. Consultant – Biobanking Quality and Operations, IAVI India
Requisition Number: BIOBA001422
Reports To: Associate Director, Clinical Operations and Epidemiology
Responsibilities
- Support biobank implementation roadmaps and site-specific workplans.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems aligned with ISO 20387:2018.
- Prepare and implement SOPs, forms, registers, and controlled documents.
- Conduct or support site-readiness and gap assessments covering infrastructure, equipment, workflows, staffing, biosafety, ethics, data protection, traceability, and quality requirements.
- Support ISO 20387 accreditation readiness, documentation reviews, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate training on SOPs, quality systems, biospecimen lifecycle management, equipment, and inventory controls.
- Support Biobank Information Management System implementation, sample traceability, and data-quality checks.
- Contribute to sample and data-sharing guidelines, technical reports, stakeholder meetings, and progress reporting.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in biological sciences.
- Three or more years of relevant experience in biobank operations, clinical laboratory quality systems, or a related setting.
- Experience supporting or managing a biobank in accordance with ISO 20387 or comparable accredited quality-system requirements is strongly preferred.
- Practical experience with SOP implementation, document control, audits or readiness assessments, staff training, and biospecimen lifecycle management is required.
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of ISO 20387:2018 and its application to biobank operations.
- Understanding of biosafety, ethics, privacy, and data protection for human biospecimens.
- Experience with quality management systems, corrective actions, risk management, and documentation.
- Familiarity with Biobank Information Management Systems (BIMS), electronic inventory systems, sample tracking, and data-quality controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Willingness to travel within India for site assessments, training, and monitoring visits.
Overall Qualifications
The two positions require postgraduate qualifications, with different specialization and experience requirements.
- Research Associate: Postgraduate degree in microbiology, biotechnology, life sciences, immunology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline; approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience.
- Biobanking Quality and Operations Consultant: Postgraduate degree in biological sciences; 3+ years of relevant experience.
About IAVI
IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization working to address global health challenges, including HIV and tuberculosis. It develops vaccines and antibodies and advances biomedical innovations through scientific and clinical research, partnerships, and research capacity strengthening across India, Africa, Europe, and the United States.
