After successfully completing the course a candidate can work in fields like medicine, animal husbandry, genetic engineering, environment conservation, health care, R&D and agriculture.
A biotechnologist can find a job in both public as well as private sector. If a candidate wants to make career in the field of teaching then M. Tech. in Biotechnology can be very helpful tool.
Biotechnologists can also opt for science writer in media houses. Apart from this there are various employment areas where students can get placed, some of these sectors are:
- Teaching Institution
- Space Research Organization
- Pharmaceuticals
- Quality Testing Laboratories
- Chemical Industries
- Automobile Industry
- Electronic Manufacturer
- Defence services
- Power Plants
- Consultancy Firms
Job Profile
Students can work as following in the above mentioned sectors:
Job Profile |
Description |
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Biotechnologist |
A biotechnologist modifies living organisms to biofuels and pharmaceuticals. |
Lab technician |
A lab technician does research on a product which aims to improve crops, cure diseases, detect contaminated water and clean environment. |
Research Scientist |
A research scientist does the manipulation to improve the products used for agriculture, animal and environment purposes. |
Science Writer |
Many media houses require a writer who can write on science topics. |
Sales representative |
A biotech sales representative has to market the product developed for agriculture, animal and environment purposes. For this job a representative should have a detailed knowledge of products to be sold. |
TOP RECRUITERS
M. Tech. Biotechnology degree holders are recruited by many top companies in India and outside, some of which are:
- Biocon
- Dr. Reddy’s
- Himalaya Drug Company
- Glaxo-Smith-Kline
- Nestle
M.Tech. Biotechnology: Salary Trends
Growth of Biotechnological sector in India is due to the widespread network of research laboratory, rich biodiversity, well developed base industries and trained manpower with rich agriculture. All these factors have increased job potential of the Biotechnological industry proving beneficial for the aspirants.
The graph below shows the comprehensive salary trend prevailing in the industry: