St. John’s Research Institute Hiring Project Technical Support-I – ICMR SMART RA Project

St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, is recruiting for Project Technical Support-I under the ICMR SMART RA Project. The institute is seeking candidates with a graduate qualification and 2–3 years of clinical or research experience.

The selected candidate will support clinical research activities related to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), including participant screening and recruitment, study coordination, data management, sample handling, and participant counselling.

This is a contractual position with one vacancy.

Job Details

Positions

• Project Technical Support-I – ICMR SMART RA Project
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will support the implementation and coordination of the clinical research study.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct detailed screening and recruitment of study participants.
• Support study implementation and coordination.
• Manage research data and maintain quality control.
• Handle sample collection and processing activities.
• Maintain study logs and records.
• Provide participant counselling.
• Support participant retention throughout the study.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Candidates interested in the Project Technical Support-I position should meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate qualification preferred.

Experience:

• 2–3 years of clinical or research experience.

Age Limit:

• Maximum age: 28 years.

Preferred Languages:

• English
• Kannada
• Tamil
• Telugu

Required Skills

Based on the listed responsibilities and eligibility criteria, relevant experience includes:

• Clinical research and study coordination.
• Participant screening and recruitment.
• Clinical research data management.
• Research data quality control.
• Biological sample collection and handling.
• Participant counselling and retention.
• Maintenance of study logs.

About the ICMR SMART RA Project

The ICMR SMART RA Project focuses on evaluating treatment strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

The study aims to generate evidence comparing methotrexate monotherapy with a methotrexate–hydroxychloroquine combination as an initial treatment strategy. It will also evaluate step-up treatment approaches for patients who do not respond adequately.

The research is designed to generate clinically relevant evidence to support treatment decisions, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

Application Details

Eligible candidates can apply by submitting their application through email.

Documents Required:

1. Cover letter.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Details of three references, including their names and email addresses or phone numbers.

Application Email: immunology_clinical_trials@yahoo.co.in

CC: hr@sjri.res.in

Application Deadline: 9 Novemeber 2026.