Organisation : Indian Institute of Technology Madras IITM IIT Madras
Post Name : Recruitment for Logistics Assistant, Study Nurse in 2017
Notification : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/uploads/76632-iitm.pdf
Home Page : https://www.iitm.ac.in/notices

Logistics Assistant Recruitment :
Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. IT STAFF (SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR/DATABASE MANAGER) :
Responsibilities :
** Set up and maintain all hardware and software systems associated with the biobank
** Establish and support IT connectivity between Indivumed GmbH and IITM Chennai
** Configure and maintain data security requirements for handling and transfer of patient clinical data and IRB-approved clinical data sets
** Support clinical database operations (i.e., resolve technical issues)
** Support the laboratory inventory monitoring system
** Implement and maintain technical equipment required for the processing and storage of biospecimens collected for the Indivumed/IITM cancer biobank (barcode and QR code printers and scanners)
** Manage storage of data on designated server
** Act as the administrator and contact person for matters/problems with Indivumed’s Laboratory Inventory Management System (ILIMS)
** Implement and execute ILIMS sample management
** Train and familiarize new staff members to the relevant hardware/software systems
** Implement and support the continuous monitoring of storage locations (liquid nitrogen tanks, -80°C, -20°C, cold room) by means of wireless alarm systems
Requirements :
** Degree (Bachelor or Master) in the field of Information Technology or related fields (Computer Science, Hardware/Software Engineering etc.)
** Professional experience in the functional area (Database Management). Experience in the field of Clinical Database Management is desired
** Excellent problem solving, organisational and analytical skills
** Ability to work as a team along with good flexibility and adaptability
** Readiness to stay up to date with new developments in technology
** Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary workflows

2. LOGISTICS ASSISTANTS :
Responsibilities :
** Safe transport and delivery of tissue and blood samples to the IITM Biobank laboratory for processing within 2 hours of collection
** Maintenance of the liquid nitrogen tanks, including but not limited to checking filling levels, refilling of tissue storage and portable tanks, and ordering of liquid nitrogen
** Maintenance of freezers, including but not limited to periodic cleaning and assessment of inventory
** Monitoring of the biobank’s alarm systems for freezers and nitrogen tanks to ensure adequate storage
Requirements
** High school degree (10th or 12th Grade standard)
** Driver’s license (motorcycle and light motor vehicles such as car and auto rickshaw)
** Ability to work efficiently, precisely and as part of a team
** Good communication skills
** A strong sense of responsibility, commitment and flexibility

3. STUDY NURSES :
Responsibilities :
** Collection of on-site biological samples and clinical data in the cooperating local hospitals in accordance with Indivumed Process Instructions (PI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
** Patient Informed Consent administration
** Data transfer into and validation within the Indivumed clinical database
** Administration/management of samples in the Indivumed Laboratory Information Management System (ILIMS)
** Support and assist data entry and verify all clinical data for completeness according to the Indivumed GmbH process instructions (PIs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
** Relationship management with the cooperating clinics (doctors, nursing staff, administrative staff)
** Induction and training the new clinic employees and other staff members
** Assist in the preparation and revision of PI and SOPs
** General documentation, storage and archiving
** Interface management, particularly with the Indivumed data management department
** Review of workflows (clinic and follow-up)
** Assist in the adaptation and improvement of workflows (clinic)
** Contribution to risk assessment and management
Requirements :
** Degree in General Nursing or Bachelor degree in Nursing (R.N) from a government recognised institution or university
** Valid nursing license
** Professional experience in relevant functional areas (e.g., operating room, patient sedation and anaesthesia, general patient care)
** Committed team player with good social skills, organizational talents and assertiveness
** Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary workflows, process-oriented way of working, with the ability to think and act economically
** Willingness to collaborate with other staff in cooperating hospitals Computer skills with good knowledge of standard computer programs (i.e., MS Office Suite, etc.)

4. RESEARCH COORDINATORS :
Responsibilities :
** Processing of patient blood samples in accordance with Indivumed Process Instructions (PI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
** Preparation and storage of FFPE (Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded) samples
** Operation and maintenance of FFPE processor
** Preparation and documentation of all the incoming biomaterials
** Support and assist data entry and verify all clinical data for completeness according to the Indivumed GmbH Process Instructions (PIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
** Performing general laboratory activities
** Data transfer into and validation within the Indivumed clinical database
** Administration/management of samples in the Indivumed Laboratory Information Management System (ILIMS)
** Induction and training new team members
** Contributing to the preparation and revision of PI and SOPs
** General documentation, storage and archiving
Requirements :
** Master degree in the field of Life Sciences
** Experience in histopathology/immunohistochemistry would be a plus
** Ability to work efficiently, precisely and as part of a team
** Good data documentation, organization and communication skills
** A strong sense of responsibility, commitment and flexibility
** Computer skills with good knowledge of standard computer programs (i.e., MS Office Suite)
We offer :
** A full-time position with competitive salary, based on the candidate’s credentials
** Continuous training and education, as well as the integration into a very collegial and professional team

NOTE:
** All positions in this project are purely temporary in nature
** The duration of the collaborative project is 3 years
** The tenure of the selected candidates will be for a period of 1 year initially, and may be extended further on the basis of their performance
** Last date for receipt of applications is 26th July, 2017

Please send your application with Curriculum vitae and references to nctb.iitm[AT]gmail.com