Tata Memorial Jobs: Bioinformatics & NGS, CRC, Networking & Database Coordination, Genetics | Pan India

The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) – ACTREC, Navi Mumbai has announced a major recruitment drive under the ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Paediatric Cancer Genetics. This prestigious 5-year multicentric research project focuses on whole exome and genome sequencing in childhood cancers, offering excellent career opportunities in clinical research, genomics, bioinformatics, and regulatory science.

This is a high-impact national project involving 9 leading cancer research centres across India, making it one of the most significant paediatric cancer genetics research initiatives in India.

📅 Last Date to Apply: 30 March 2026

📌 Project Overview

• Project Title: Whole Exome & Genome Analysis in Childhood Cancer
• Coordinating Centre: ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai
• Project Duration: 5 Years
• Principal Investigators: Dr. Rajiv Sarin & Dr. Girish Chinnaswamy

Participating Centres

ACTREC Mumbai, TMH Mumbai, RCC Trivandrum, Cancer Institute Adyar, KMC Manipal, HBCH Vizag, BBCI Guwahati, HBCH Varanasi, RGCI Delhi

📊 Available Positions

1. Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) – 3 Posts

💰 Salary: ₹87,100/month

Roles:

• NGS Wet Lab (Genomics Lab Management)
• Bioinformatics (Pipeline Development & Variant Analysis)
• Senior Genetic Counsellor (Pan-India Coordination)

2. Project Technical Support-III – 7 Posts

💰 Salary: ₹36,400/month

Roles:

• NGS Lab Work
• Bioinformatics Analysis
• Genetic Counselling
• Clinical Trial Coordination (CRC)
• Networking & Database Coordination

🧪 Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research & CRC Roles

• Patient screening, eligibility checks, and recruitment
• eCRF filling, data management, and reporting
• Coordination with investigators, CROs, and labs
• IEC documentation and compliance

NGS & Genomics Roles

• Whole Exome/Genome sequencing workflows
• Assay standardization (NGS, Sanger, MLPA)
• Lab and inventory management

Bioinformatics Roles

• Develop pipelines for genomic data analysis
• Variant filtering and clinical interpretation
• Work on large-scale genomic datasets

Genetic Counselling Roles

• Genotype-phenotype correlation
• Patient counselling and consent
• Training and mentoring across centres

IT & Database Roles

• Server and database management
• Data security and backup implementation
• Clinical-genomic data integration

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

For Scientist Roles

• PhD OR MSc + 3 years experience
• OR Engineering/IT/CS 4-year degree + 3 years experience

For Technical Support Roles

• MSc OR Graduate + 3 years experience
• OR Engineering/IT/CS degree

💼 Key Skills Required

• Clinical Research & GCP Knowledge
• Bioinformatics & Genomics Tools
• NGS Laboratory Techniques
• Data Management & eCRF Handling
• Regulatory & Ethical Compliance
• Strong Communication & Coordination

🌟 Benefits of Joining TMC ACTREC

• Work with India’s top cancer research institute
• Exposure to genomics, NGS, and precision medicine
• Multicentric collaboration across India
• Hands-on experience in clinical trials & bioinformatics
• Opportunity to contribute to national-level research

📍 Job Location

• ACTREC, Navi Mumbai
• Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai
• Other participating centres (as applicable)

📩 How to Apply

Application Link

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