Core Responsibilities

1. Equipment Installation and Maintenance:
• Sophisticated and General Research Equipment: 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.
• Engineering Workshop: 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 (AMC) and comprehensive annual maintenance contracts (CAMC).
2. Customization and Fabrication:
• Research Automation: Customizes, designs, and fabricates components of research automation systems to meet specific user requirements, enhancing convenience and functionality.
3. Procurement Support:
• Technical Specifications: Assists in the procurement process by analyzing user needs, evaluating current technology, and preparing technical specifications within budget constraints for purchases.
4. Calibration Facilities:
• In-house Calibration: Operates 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.
5. Maintenance of Infrastructure:
• Various Systems: Manages a broad array of infrastructure, including:
• Computers and security surveillance systems
• Biometric time attendance recorders
• Online conferencing and communication systems
• Liquid nitrogen plant
• Auditoriums and convention center
• Electrical substations and Central AC plants
• Automation with PLC/DCS/SCADA control systems
• Maintenance of various instruments available in variour MLS labs
6. Training Programs:
• Engineering Students: Provides training on the operation, application, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation systems used in biotechnology and life science research. In the 2023-25 period alone, 63 students benefited from these programs.
Training Program

Impact and Innovation

• Various Systems: Manages a broad array of infrastructure, including:
• Cutting-edge Technologies: The department is pivotal in integrating advanced technologies to minimize the man-machine interface, thus optimizing instrumentation systems.
• Benchmark Setting: 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.