The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) โ 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.
๐ Last Date to Apply: 30 March 2026
๐ 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
๐ Available Positions
1. Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) โ 3 Posts
๐ฐ Salary: โน87,100/month
Roles:
- NGS Wet Lab (Genomics Lab Management)
- Bioinformatics (Pipeline Development & Variant Analysis)
- Senior Genetic Counsellor (Pan-India Coordination)
2. Project Technical Support-III โ 7 Posts
๐ฐ Salary: โน36,400/month
Roles:
- NGS Lab Work
- Bioinformatics Analysis
- Genetic Counselling
- Clinical Trial Coordination (CRC)
- Networking & Database Coordination
๐งช 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
๐ 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
๐ผ Key Skills Required
- Clinical Research & GCP Knowledge
- Bioinformatics & Genomics Tools
- NGS Laboratory Techniques
- Data Management & eCRF Handling
- Regulatory & Ethical Compliance
- Strong Communication & Coordination
๐ Benefits of Joining TMC ACTREC
- Work with Indiaโs 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
๐ Job Location
- ACTREC, Navi Mumbai
- Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai
- Other participating centres (as applicable)