Research Engineering Service

Research Engineering Services Department Information Technology Department

Core Responsibilities

  1. Equipment Installation and Maintenance of General and Sophisticated Research Equipment
  2. The department is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and service of both sophisticated and general research equipment, including Central Instrumentation Facilities at the Main Campus and Bio Innovation Centres. The department Maintains a well-equipped workshop for repairing sophisticated instrumentation systems, which reduces downtime and repair costs. The in-house engineers handle complex hardware issues, saving on Annual Maintenance Contracts.

  3. Customization and Fabrication
  4. Customizes, designs, and fabricates components of research automation systems to meet specific user requirements, enhancing convenience and functionality.

  5. Procurement Support
  6. Assists in the procurement process by analyzing user needs, evaluating current technology, and preparing technical specifications within budget constraints for purchases.

  7. Calibration Facilities
  8. Operates in-house calibration facilities for instruments like pipettes, electronic balances, centrifuges, autoclaves, freezers, incubators, and PCR machines. These facilities include standards and measuring instruments with certifications from recognized national agencies, aiding laboratories in achieving NABH/NABL accreditation.

  9. Training Programs
  10. Provides training on the operation, application, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation systems used in biotechnology and life science research for Engineering/Science Students. Over the past five years, a total of 256 students have participated in these programs.

  11. Maintenance of Infrastructure
  12. Manages a broad array of infrastructure, including: Computers and security surveillance systems, Biometric time attendance recorders, online conferencing and communication systems, Auditoriums and convention center, Liquid nitrogen plants, Electrical substations and Central AC plants, Animal House Facilities, maintenance of various instruments available in variour MLS labs

  13. Cutting-edge Technologies
  14. The department is pivotal in integrating advanced technologies to minimize the man-machine interface, thus optimizing instrumentation systems.

The division has established new standards and benchmarks for similar departments nationwide, positioning itself as a model for excellence and innovation.

The Research Engineering Services Department continues to make significant, though often understated, contributions to the Institute's growth and success. Its commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a leader in supporting the Institute’s mission and vision, paving the way for future advancements and achievements.

Team

 Rajasekharan K

Rajasekharan K
Deputy General Manager
+91-471-2529-447
rajasekhar@rgcb.res.in

Sajan

Sajan I X
Senior Manager (Technical Services)
+91-471-2764-141
sajanix@rgcb.res.in

Rahul

Rahul C S Nair
Senior Technical Officer
+91-471-2529-601
rahulcsnair@rgcb.res.in

 Amal

T S Ancy Prince
Electrical Supervisor
+91-471-2529-608
ancyprince@rgcb.res.in

Rajeev

S Rajeev
Technical Assistant GP.I Gr.II
+91-471-2781-215
srajeev@rgcb.res.in

 Premkumar V

Premkumar V
Laboratory Assistant
+91-471-2529-606
premkumarv@rgcb.res.in

Contact

BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology,
Thycaud Post, Poojappura,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014, Kerala, India
+91-471-2529400 | 2347975 | 2348753
info@rgcb.res.in webmaster@rgcb.res.in