STUDENT TRAINING and TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMME 

The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes.

The student and technician training programmes offer a three-month, hands-on, stipendiary training experience to individuals at the entry level, including plus two students, graduates, and postgraduates, specializing in various biotechnology fields. These programmes have been developed in collaboration with four prominent Sector Skill Councils under the Government of India’s purview: the Life Science Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative (FICSI), and Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC). The curriculum for these programs is in alignment with the Qualification Packages (QPs) established by the Sector Skill Councils, which are tailored to meet industry requirements.

GUIDELINES STUDENT TRAINING and TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMME 

Certification Program for Student & Technician training

Sl. No.

Certification Programme

Coordinating Institute

Knowledge Partner

No. of Students to be Trained per Year

Eligibility Criterion

1.       

Research Associate

– Pharma andBiological Products: Technology Transfer (LFS/Q0514- SI005 Ver 2.0)

Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam

LSSSDC

20

Masters in a relevant discipline/ M. Pharma

2.       

Microbiologist – Quality Control (LFS/Q0308 Ver 4.0)

MES College, Marampally

LSSSDC

20

B.Sc. in a relevant subject such as Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology

3.       

Lab Technician-Pharma, Biologicsand Medical Devices: Wet Lab

(LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0)

Sree Narayana College, Kollam

LSSSDC

20

Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology

4.       

Lab Technician-Pharma, Biologicsand Medical Devices: Wet Lab

(LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0)

St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur

LSSSDC

20×2

Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology

5.       

Microbiologist (Food) (FIC/Q7603 Ver 4.0)

Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam

FICSI

20

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or Food Science or Applied Science

6.       

Seafood Processor: Value added food products – mince-based products (FIC/Q4003 Ver 1.0)

Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin

FICSI

20

Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology

Total students to be trained per year

140

 

LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development council; FICSI – Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative

 

Procedure for Application

Applications are invited through advertisement

Details of Course Coordinators of Student Training Programme&Technician Training Programme

Details of Course Coordinators of the Student Training Programme

Sl. No.

Partnering Institution

Course(s)

Course Coordinators & Contact Details

1

Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam

a) Research Associate

– Pharma and Biological Products: Technology Transfer (LFS/Q0514-SI005 Ver 1.0)

b) Microbiologist (Food) (FIC/Q7603 Ver 4.0)

Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair
Dean &HoS, Amritha School of Biotechnology,
Amritha Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam
Email: bipin@am.amrita.edu

Mob: 9895036316

2.

MES College, Marampally

Microbiologist – Quality Control (LFS/Q0308 Ver 4.0)

Dr Umesh B.T.
Associate Professor, Department
of Biosciences, MES College Marampally,
Aluva, Kerala
Email: umeshdevaragam@gmail.com
Mobile: 9447424893

3

Sree Narayana College, Kollam

Lab Technician-

Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-

SI001 Ver 4.0)

Ms. Greeshma P.

Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Biotechnology,
Sree Narayana College, Kollam
Email: greeshmapallath@gmail.com 
Mobile: 9048038175

4

St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur

Lab Technician-

Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-

SI001 Ver 4.0)

Dr. Geethu ElizabathThomas

Assistant Professor, Department of Botany,
St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur Email: geethuelizabaththomas@stthomas.ac.in 
Mobile: 9447797920

5

Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin

Seafood Processor (FIC/Q4003 Ver 1.0)

Dr. Radhika Rajasree S.R.

Professor and HoD (FPT), Coordinator – KUFOS Business Incubation Centre,
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS),
Panangad-682506, Cochin, Kerala, India.
Email: radhikarajasree@kufos.ac.in
Mobile: 9840927503

Details of Course Coordinators of the Technician Training Programme

Sl. No.

Partnering Institution

Course(s)

Course Coordinator & Contact Details

1

Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam

Research Assistant

cum Engineer Bioprocess (LFS/Q0512 Ver 2.0)

Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair
Dean &HoS, Amritha School of Biotechnology, Amritha Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam
Email: bipin@am.amrita.edu

Mob: 9895036316

2

Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin

Lab Technician-

Pharma, Biologics

and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-

SI001 Ver 4.0)

Dr. Baby Chakrapani P. S.
Director, Centre for Neuroscienceand Assistant Professor,
Department of Biotechnology,
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin
Email: chakrapani@cusat.ac.in
Mob: 9495109908

OR

Dr. Sarita G. Bhat
Professor and Head Department of Biotechnology,
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin
Email: sgbhat@cusat.ac.in
Mob: 9846033486

3

Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram

Lab Technician-

Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-

SI001 Ver 4.0)

Dr. Lini N.
Assistant Professor,
Department of Biotechnology,
Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous),  Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram
Email: lininirmala@gmail.com
Mob: 8129172238

4

KSCSTE – Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute of Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), Kozhikode

Lab Technician-

Pharma, Biologics

and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-

SI001 Ver 4.0)

Dr. N. S. Pradeep
Principal Scientist,
KSCSTE-Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS),
G A College PO, Kozhikode – 673 014
Email: drnspradeep@gmail.com
Mob: 9496669365

5

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Iringalakkuda, Thrissur

a. Associate Clinical Research Management (Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices): Study Monitoring (LFS/Q3501-SI002, Ver 3.0)

b.Genetic Counselor

   (HSS/Q8705  Ver 2.0)

Dr. Naijil George
Assistant Professor,
Department of Biotechnology,
St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous),
Irinjalakuda – 680 121, Thrissur Dist., Kerala, India.
Email: naijilgeorge@gmail.com
Mob: 9744680831

6

M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Community Agrobiodiversity Centre (CAbC), Wayanad

a.  Plant Tissue Culture Technician (AGR/Q8101 Ver 4.0)

b. Mushroom Grower (AGR/Q7803 Ver 4.0)

c.  Organic Grower (AGR/Q1201 Ver 4.0)

Dr. Joseph John
Scientist,
 M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Community Agrobiodiversity Centre (CAbC), Wayanad
Email: joseph@mssrf.res.in
Mob: 9496279650

7

National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin

Aquatic Animal Health Lab Supervisor

(AGR/Q4911 Ver 3.0)

 

Dr. Valsamma Joseph
Professor & Director,
National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH),
Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Fine Arts Avenue,
Kochi – 682 016, Kerala, India
Email: valsamma@cusat.ac.in
Mob: 9846047433

 

Contact Information:

For any queries or assistance with the registration process, please contact the State Nodal Officer of the DBT Skill Vigyan Programme at KSCSTE or the program coordinator at the respective partnering institution or visit the official program website.

State Nodal Officer: Dr. Sarika A R
Consultant: Dr. Krupa Ann Mathew

Email: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in; dbtskillvigyan@gmail.com
Phone: 0471-2548406, 0471-2548254