Project Technical Support II – ICMR Asteroids Project at St. John’s Research Institute
St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), a part of the prestigious St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, is inviting applications for the role of Project Technical Support II under the ICMR Asteroids Project in Bangalore. This pharma job opportunity is ideal for candidates with a background in Pharm D, Nursing, or Life Sciences who are eager to contribute to impactful clinical research on severe scrub typhus pneumonitis at St. John’s Research Institute.
- Job Position: Project Technical Support II – ICMR Asteroids Project
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
About the Institute
The St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) is part of the St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, one of India’s most respected healthcare and medical research institutions. Operated by the CBCI Society for Medical Education, SJRI is known for its pioneering research, collaborative projects, and training programs that aim to advance medical science and improve public health. A key part of its excellence comes from the extensive research activities conducted there.
SJRI conducts cutting-edge research across multiple domains, including infectious diseases, clinical pharmacology, cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, and public health, with its many facilities at St. John’s Research Institute.
About the Project
This role is part of the ICMR Asteroids Project, a randomised, double-blind, multicentre study to evaluate the role of adjuvant steroids in severe scrub typhus pneumonitis.
The ICMR Asteroids Project is a prestigious, multi-centre clinical research initiative supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The project is focused on evaluating the role of adjuvant steroids in the management of severe scrub typhus pneumonitis as researched by Institute.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Screening study participants for eligibility at St. John’s Research Institute.
- Recruiting patients for the study.
- Assisting with obtaining informed consent.
- Ensuring delivery of intervention drug/placebo.
- Collecting data and entering information into the study database.
- Processing biological samples, including centrifugation and storage, as per the protocols of Institute.
Eduactional Qualification
Pharm D Graduates
Experience and Skills
- Prior research experience preferred.
- Must be proficient in English; familiarity with Kannada, Tamil, or Telugu is desirable.
- Prior experience in clinical or research projects is preferred, especially at recognized institutions.
How To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 20th October 2025 to bhuvana.k@stjohns.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in
