The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, has announced a new vacancy for Project Technical Support III under a high-impact research project focused on immunotherapy resistance in oral cancer.
This is an excellent opportunity for M.Sc. Life Sciences candidates, especially those experienced in wet lab techniques, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence imaging, and animal experiments.
This ACTREC job notification is ideal for candidates seeking research jobs in Mumbai, life sciences project positions, or cancer research jobs in India.
🔬 Project Details
Project Title:
Understanding the mechanisms related to the incompetence of immune checkpoint blockade immunotherapies in oral cancer and alternatives for Indian patients.
📌 Key Responsibilities
- Conduct extensive wet lab experiments related to cancer immunology.
- Perform immunofluorescence imaging, sample preparation, and data documentation.
- Conduct flow cytometry experiments and assist in data interpretation.
- Work with mice models as part of in-vivo studies.
- Maintain project documentation, inventory, and lab workflow.
- Assist senior researchers in daily project-related tasks.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- M.Sc. in Life Sciences or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.
- Must have a valid national level qualification: NET / ICMR / DBT / GATE, etc.
- Note: One-year M.Sc. degree will not be accepted.
- Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
Experience Required
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in:
- Wet lab work
- Immunofluorescence imaging
- Flow cytometry
- Animal (mice) experiments
- Candidates with a strong research background will be given preference.
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Consolidated Salary:₹36,400 per month
- (₹28,000 + 30% HRA)
- Tenure: 6 months (extendable based on performance)
- Opportunity to work at a reputed national cancer research institute.
- Exposure to high-impact translational research projects.
- Hybrid interview mode (online or offline).
📍 Job Location
ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre
Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210, Maharashtra
Website: www.actrec.gov.in
📝 How to Apply
Eligible candidates must send the following documents in ONE single PDF to:
📧 recruitment.biswaslab@gmail.com
Subject line:
Application for the post of Project Technical Support-III
Documents to include:
- Updated CV
- Educational certificates
- NET/ICMR/DBT/GATE qualification proof
- Experience certificates
- Aadhaar card (soft copy)
Last date to apply: 26 November 2025, 3:00 PM
Interview date: 9 December 2025
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.)
❓ FAQs
1. Can result-awaiting students apply?
No. Only candidates with final results and certificates can apply.
2. Is experience in animal handling mandatory?
At least one year of experience in mice experiments is preferred and increases selection chances.
