Scientific Officer in Microbiology and

**Scientific Officer in Microbiology and Bio-Informatics**

Conceptualized in the year 2004 as a philanthropic initiative for the Eastern and North-Eastern
parts of India and the neighboring countries, the Tata Medical Center (TMC) started operations in
Kolkata on May 16, 2011. The hospital is governed by a charitable trust - Tata Medical Centre Trust.
It is an integrated Oncology facility with well-trained professional staff and equipped with modern
facilities and the most contemporary medical equipment. The hospital was designed by Cannon
Design, a renowned architectural firm from North America. It is located on 13 acres of land at New
Town in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The hospital is an integrated Oncology facility with well-trained professional staff and equipped

with modern facilities and contemporary medical equipment. The Hospital, with a capacity of 437

beds, serves all sections of the society, with 75% of the infrastructure earmarked for subsidized

treatment for the underprivileged sections. It provides a wide spectrum of services from diagnosis

and therapy to rehabilitation and palliative support. The Institution’s objective is to excel in service,

education and research.

Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, has strived to be one of the leading cancer care and research

institutions in the country and has benefited West Bengal as well as the adjoining states and

neighbouring countries.

TMC is also running many academic programmes and has entered into institutional collaborations
in education, research, and outreach programmes in the field of interdisciplinary medical, research
and technology

**Job Summary**:
The Bioinformatics Scientific Officer will use analytical measurement tools and programs to gather,
analyse, and record biological characteristic data, and then to interpret, visualize, and present the
data for further study. He/she would be responsible for analysing next generation sequencing data
related to meta-genomics, whole genome sequencing or targeted sequencing.

**Duties/Responsibilities: **

Collects and documents large amounts of scientific data.
Analyse collected data using statistics, computer programs, and other sophisticated tools;
make assessments and predictions based on observations.
Reports findings, in written and oral presentation forms, using appropriate visuals.
Assists with preparation of reports for scientific publication.
Develop and maintain searchable databases of research and biological data.
Collaborates with fellow scientists, clinicians, and information technology staff to ensure

that data needs and requirements are met and understood.
Create and maintain user manuals and procedures and provide training on these documents

to assist with database use and data management.

Perform routine system administrative actions such as upgrades, backups, and
troubleshooting.

Maintain current knowledge of emerging computational methods and technologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Required Skills/Abilities: **

Proficiency with Linus/ Python programming language
Knowledgeable about next generation sequencing and data analysis
Ability to collect, document, and analyse large amounts of data.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

**Number of position**:One

**Essential qualification**:MSc in Microbiology/Maths/Science or Bio-technology with degree in Bio
- informatics

**Desirable qualification**:PhD in the relevant specialty.

**Experience Required**:
Three to five years of related experience. Hands on experience in microbiology/ bio-technology
would be desirable.
- **The remuneration will be commensurate with years of experience.**

**How to apply**:
CV must contain details about: complete name, permanent and current address; date of birth,