Hey! You want to help your country be safe from food insecurity or the pandemic of deadly possible diseases?

You want to provide the best for your country and bring better scenes to the role? If this is you then you surely need to know the various areas where biotechnology can help!

Careers are fun to be involved with. You find yourself doing something that ignites your passion and adds value to your life!

Biotechnology helps by involving various technologies to create an innovative product or modify an existing one. The end goal remains the same: helping human needs!

And it covers industries like food, textiles, pharmaceutical, agriculture, animal husbandry, presenting their need for biotechnologists to expand and involve in research. The scope of biotechnology has extended to immunology, virology, and other subjects like health, agriculture, cell biology, plant physiology, and seed technology.

We are not saying things are good only when careers are made right. Even though you might feel a bit stressed over your career decision, how about deciding to not run away from this thought but finding, if biotechnology can help your career grow or not?

The course fee charges between 1.5 – 2.25 Lakhs per annum, and the average salary of a fresher is 4.2 lakhs per annum, which means you can earn back your salary in less than two years! Let us now see what aptitudes a biotechnologist should have!
Biotechnology

1. Emotional intelligence

Vaccines are all-time most helpful things that happened during covid. The end result was not only helpful but was lifesaving!

To get to this end result, we need to be intelligent not only on the normal days, but also when we get to witness those emotionally difficult days!

Controlling emotions is a vital skill needed and if you think, you are up for it, then let’s get started!
Emotional intelligence

2. Collaboration

Some people prefer working alone while some prefer working in groups. Every work opportunity is a sum of opportunities that require working alone or working in groups.

And for a smooth operation, we need to make sure we are comfortable in collaborating with others as well as while being ourselves.

We should be able to research together tally the results to come on a better page and develop a good product together.
Collaboration

3. Complex problem Solving

Things do not come easy and this applies to every field that we would work in. Willing to bring better solutions on the table is a wilful art.

Does your urge to solve the problem and to bring something better on the table remain the same even when you go through difficult situations?

If your persistence remains constant through the stress and everything that may come up, then surely you should try a hand here!
Complex problem Solving

4. Diversity of thought

Willing to think out of the box and bring better results at hand? With so many repeated solutions, would you like to take a dig and try something new and unique?

If you are willing to bring newness in the era, how about trying your hands in biotechnology?

A field that demands you to be different and bring newness every single time!
Diversity of thought

5. Communication and Time Management

Having the right way to communicate and tell plans in a group is necessary. Having verbal as well as written communication is necessary. This helps in making sure we are passing the plan clearly in the right manner.

Are you good at managing your time while multitasking? Do you find it great to find yourself working on various projects? If this is you then you will be able to multitask, easily!

If you are falling for a career in biotechnology, then let us dig more about it!
Communication and Time Management

How do I get through?

  • Pass 12th (60%) or equivalent examination from any recognized central/ state board.
  • Choose English, Chemistry, Maths or Biology or Biotechnology.
  • Appear for the interview/counselling.

Please repeat the skills that I should have!

  • Research
  • Organisational Skills: to be organised in their research.
  • Solving problems: to create inventions.
  • Management of Project, People and Budget
  • Looking into details: a crucial need for a biotechnologist.

Once I am in, what would I do?

  • Designing and implementing research studies.
  • Developing new research procedures.
  • Working with lab technicians on research.
  • Setting up the laboratory equipment to conduct and monitor research.
  • Collecting, studying, and testing samples like food, cells, tissues, blood samples, bacteria cultures, and living organisms.
  • Recording findings and analysing the results.
  • Identifying how the research can be applied to improving human life.
  • Significantly exploring and intensely researching.

How much will I Earn? (PerAnnum)

And here are the details that vary with the extent of research, innovation, and agility owned by a student:
  • Less than 1-year experience (Fresher):  ₹4.2 Lakhs
  • 2-4 years of experience: ₹5.2 Lakhs
  • 5-9 years of experience (Well-Experienced): ₹6.1 Lakhs
  • 10-19 years of experience (Well-Experienced): ₹5 Lakhs

Where can I apply for jobs?

  • Biocon
  • Panacea Biotech
  • Rasi seeds
  • Serum Institute of India
  • Machyo Monsanto Biotech
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Indian Immunological
  • Venkateshwara Hatcheries
  • Ranbaxy
  • Dr Reddy’s Lab
  • Primal Healthcare
  • Aventis
  • Indian Immunological

Who will help me?

You can opt in for one of these below and have amazing time learning and growing in the right environment:
  • Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute Of Technology, Roorkee
  • Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore
  • Indian Institute Of Technology, Guwahati
  • National Institute Of Technology, Warangal
  • PSG College Of Technology, Coimbatore
  • National Institute Of Technology, Durgapur
  • Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal
  • BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru
  • Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
  • PES Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
  • SASTRA University, Thanjavur
  • National Institute of Technology, Raipur
  • GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
  • Karunya University

Few Post graduate course options (from many) with Biotechnology:

  • Biomedical engineering
  • Food technology
  • Dietetics & Nutrition
  • Forensics science
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry

Opportunities for a Biotechnologist:

  • Clinical Research Manager
  • Scientific Assistant
  • Research Analyst
  • Calibration Technician and
  • Biostatistician
  • Medical Scientists
  • Biological Technician
  • Biomedical Engineers
  • Microbiologists
  • Epidemiologists
  • R&D and Process Development Scientists
  • Biomanufacturing Specialists
  • BioProduction Operators
  • Medical and Clinical Lab Technologists and Technician
Opportunities for a Biotechnologist:

Endnotes

Work is inevitable and that is the reason, we need to enjoy every moment while working. If we choose a career that goes well with our personality, it begins the game right!

If you have knack for doing some awesome researches and birth something amazing, then why not biotechnology?

What makes you confused? Is it the subject list or the investment one would need to bring in?

Whatever makes you confused we can bring in better ways to get through!

Your answer is just a talk away: Let’s connect!
Endnotes

Did you know?

India is among the top 12 biotech destinations across the globe and ranks third in the Asia-Pacific region.

In short bringing amazing scope for the biotechnology students!
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