Pharma Project Associate Job at IIT Kanpur | M Pharma Graduates Apply
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), one of India’s most prestigious research institutions, has announced the latest IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2025 for the position of Project Associate under a DBT-sponsored project in the Department of Chemical Engineering. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering who are looking to gain hands-on research experience in material preparation, testing, and characterization techniques.
Job Details
- Job Position: Project Associate
- Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/234
- No. of Posts: 01
- Location: IIT-Kanpur Campus
- Salary Range: Rs. 18,000 – 45,000 per month
- Consolidated Salary: Rs. 18,000 per month
About the Institute
As part of the ongoing IIT Kanpur Recruitment, the institute invites talented and motivated candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research at one of India’s premier engineering and research institutions. IIT Kanpur is renowned for its world-class research facilities, innovative programs, and contribution to science, engineering, and technology. The Department of Chemical Engineering is at the forefront of research in chemical, biochemical, and materials engineering, providing a dynamic environment for students and researchers to advance scientific knowledge and technological innovations.
Job Description
The Project Associate will support a DBT-sponsored research project in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur. The role involves:
- Preparing material samples as per specified research protocols.
- Testing and characterizing samples using standard analytical and characterization methods.
- Maintaining accurate experimental records and ensuring data integrity.
- Collaborating with faculty and research staff for translational research activities.
- Ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and research guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare material samples according to established research protocols.
- Perform testing and characterization of samples using standard analytical and characterization methods.
- Maintain detailed experimental records and data integrity.
- Collaborate with faculty and research staff in translational research projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety guidelines in the laboratory.
Educational Qualification
M Pharmacy
Experience
Minimum of 6 months experience in a chemistry or biology laboratory in a reputed institute or industrial QC lab.
Important Details
- The position is purely temporary and valid till the end of the project.
- Last date to apply: 25th October 2025
- Application Mode: Send a soft copy of your application via email to aghatak@iitk.ac.in with details of academic qualifications and research experience.
- No hard copy is required at this stage.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Contact:
Professor Animangsu Ghatak
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur – 208016, India



