Biotechnology is a booming industry and is expected to grow at a tremendous pace in the next five years. A recent survey by FICCI has revealed that the shortage of document and post-doctorate torate scientist in biotechnology around 80 percent .This is the relation by job prospects in biotechnology are 10 times more than those in other life Science industries Hence, a student with a professional degree in biotechnology is sure to find a good job and good remuneration .

Profile
The work profile is largely scientific and research based and production, marketing and research. A highly scientific mind and approach, inquisitiveness, eye for detail, patience and perseverance are some of the key qualities that one should have to excel in this field. Proficiency in computer and analytical and interpreting skills are also very important for a biotechnologist.

 

Getting in
Students with physics or agriculture, chemistry and biology at the plus II level are eligible for B.Tech and BSc courses. Graduates in all sciences/engineering technology/Medicine are eligible for the postgraduate (M.Sc) courses. Admission to the integrated at IIT Delhi and Kharagpur is through a joint entrance examination (JEE),Which is held for students how have successfully completed the plus II or equivalent examination, with physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Job scope
Healthcare and patenting is sector which involves a considerable application of biotechnology and hence a career in this sector is a viable option. Other fields in which one will be able to find jobs are manufacturing quality assurance and marketing.

The field of research and development is a promising one in which one can find a job with a hefty salary.

Professionals will also be able to find employment in MNCs as well as in Indian companies. Students with professional degrees in biotechnology are absorbed in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Companies, which are involved in the activity of controlling pollution, also hire the service of expert in biotechnology.

Some of the governmental agencies and academic institution involved in R&D activities are the department of biotechnology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Department of Atomic Energy, Indian Council of Medical Research and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Graduates in bio tech can get placement in these agencies.

One can also become an entrepreneur by setting up a biotech company of one own. Today, India boasts of more than 150 biotech companies which are either manufacturing products or are into the provision of services.

Biotechnologists can also work as technicians, production managers, quality control managers, marketing and sales personal. Both public and private sectors offer plenty of job opportunities in the field.

Many companies demand scientist with experience in genomics and proteomics research. One will also be able to find employment in the field of bioinformatics, tissue engineering and cancer research. Cell and molecular biologists find employment in the field of tissue engineering.

In the field of tissue engineering, one will work with robotics engineers, equipment developers, computer-assisted designer, biomaterial engineers and microscopic imaging specialist.

Biotechnology companies are also placing huge experience in computational methods in addition to a deep knowledge in the biological sciences.

Biotech is a knowledge-based industry which requires manpower with an understanding of technology and managerial expertise to harvest technology into profit-making ventures and promises ample job opportunities in biotech under its umbrella.