Bio-Technology is a research oriented science, a
combination of Biology and Technology. It covers a wide variety of subjects
like Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Chemistry and
Engineering and is also concerned with many other subjects like Health
and Medicine, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Cropping system and Crop
Management, Ecology, Cell Biology, Soil science and Soil Conservation,
Bio-statistics, Plant Physiology, Seed Technology etc. Bio-Technology is the
use of living things, especially cells and bacteria in industrial process.
There is a great scope in this field as the demand for biotechnologist are
growing in India as well as abroad.
There are many applications of biotechnology such as
developing various medicines, vaccines and diagnostics, increasing
productivity, improving energy production and conservation. Biotechnology's
intervention in the area of animal husbandry has improved animal breeding. It
also helps to improve the quality of seeds, insecticides and fertilizers.
Environmental biotechnology helps for pollution control and waste management.
Most of the information that has led to the emergence of
biotechnology in the present form has been generated during the last five
decades. The setting up of a separate Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (www.dbtindia.nic.in ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986
gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and
biotechnology in India. More than 6000 biotechnologists of higher skill are
required in India as per the report from the Human Resource Development
Ministry. To overcome this vast requirement the department of Biotechnology
(DBT) has highlighted the need to set up a regulatory body for the maintenance
of standard education under the name of 'All- India Board of Biotechnology
Education and Training' under the AICTE
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Biotechnology as a subject has grown rapidly. And as
far as employment is concerned, it has become one of the fast growing sector.
Employment record shows that biotechnology has a great scope in future.
Bio-technologists can find careers with pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture
and allied industries. They can be employed in the areas of planning,
production and management of bio-processing industries. There is a large
scale employment in research laboratories run by the government as well as
the corporate sector. Biotechnology students in India may find work in a
government-based entity such as universities, research institutes or at
private centers as research scientists/assistants. Alternatively they may
find employment in specialized biotechnology companies or biotech-related
companies such as pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturers, aquaculture and
agricultural companies. Companies that are engaged in business related to
life sciences (ranging from equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
diagnostics, etc) also consider a biotech degree relevant to their field. The
work scope can range from research, sales, marketing, administration, quality
control, breeders, technical support etc.;Armed with this powerful
combination of fundamental cell and molecular biology and applied science,
graduates are well placed to take up careers in plant, animal or microbial
biotechnology laboratories or in horticulture, food science, commerce and
teaching.
Some major organizations employing bio-technologists
in India include Hindustan Lever Ltd, Thapar Group, Indo-American Hybrid
seeds, Bincon India Ltd, Bivcol, IDPL, India Vaccines Corporation, Hindustan
Antibiotics, National Botanical Institute, National Chemical Laboratories,
Tata Engineering Research Institute etc.
Career options
As there is increasing popularity and explosive growth,
there is plenty of opportunities available in Biotechnology field. You can be
a Research Scientist, Teacher, Marketing manager, Science Writer,
Bioinformists, Quality Control Officer or Production in-charge in the Food,
Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry. Analyst
(Venture-Capitalist)Environmental / Safety Specialist .Biotechnology
companies require Corporate Executives with business/management Degrees. A
graduate in Biotechnology can get job in government sectors such as
Universities and Colleges, Research institutes or at Private Centers as
Research scientists/assistants.
Clinical Research:
Job options available in Pharma companies as CRC, CRA,
Data Managers, PHV Associate etc. with a handsome salary, fill the below
enquiry form for details…
Lab technician: includes cleaning and maintaining equipment used by
scientists and working on the various pieces of lab equipment as instructed.
Research associate: If you are interested in Research and Development, then
becoming a Research Associate can provide an interesting career that allows
you to carry out experiments under the instruction of established
Scientists.
Research scientist: if you wish to enter the field at a
high level, you may choose to become a Research Scientist. This involves
working alongside established scientists to design and carry out experiments,
then writing reports for future publication.
Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental and
Industrial): This position would involve engaging in a range of projects from
building robots to assisting with Research and Development.
Sales representative: As a sales representative, you would work with
hospitals, doctors and a wide range of medical institutions to keep them
aware of biotechnology's latest offerings, as well as trying to encourage
their approval for your products over rival products in the market.
Marketing: In biotechnology marketing, you would
manage and devise campaigns aimed at particular customer areas, through such
methods as working with advertising agencies and maintaining a visible
presence at medical conventions and trade shows.
Business development manager: This position involves working with
colleagues to introduce products and to negotiate agreements with
strategic partners.
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