BIOTECHNOLOGY AS A CHOICE OF CAREER IN INDIA
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THE MEANING
- BIOTECHNOLOGY involves the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
IN SIMPLE WORDS, it is a biological science concerned with micro-organisms,their genomes and its application in production of useful products,particularly medicinal products.
BIOTECH- is an interdisciplinary field including-
BIOTECHNOLOGY,GENETICS,PLANT AND ANIMAL TISSUE CULTURE,IMMUNOLOGY,BIOINFOMATICS,BIOCHEMISTRY,MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,EMBRYOLOGY,MICROBIOLOGY etc most of which,are covered as topics in our BSc syllabus prescribed by the Mumbai University.
STUDIES-
After your BSc Biotech, u have a variety of options according to your interests, as listed below-
Conventional Way
See guys, after B.Sc you can go for M.Sc or other courses and then Ph.D. if you want to be a hardcore researcher. For which you have to start preparing for NET/SET (SLET) competitive exams as CSIR conducts this NET twice in a year. Just remember that this is the toughest and tricky kind of exam. But once qualified, life will be easy and smooth, as you will be getting fellowship worth 25,000 Rs.per month, isn’t cool?
MBA in Biotechnology
MBA in Biotech is also a good option but only for those having interest in marketing, business, management can go for it. It is also 2 years program.Clinical research/Regulatory Affairs & Bioinformatics.
You can do M.Sc or PG diploma course in clinical research. Clinical research is becoming popular nowadays and also have a good exposure in hospitals, Clinical Research Organizations(CRO), research labs where you can work on different projects and can earn fat money.It is basically testing the safety & efficacy of innovated drug product on human beings before getting marketed. Biotech+Clinical research is a very good combination likewise Biotech + PGDMLT is also a superb combination.
Clinical research gives you knowledge about what is ICH-GCP guidelines, GMP/GLP, invention of drug molecule, how to get approval for molecule & to conduct a trial, toxicity study, animal trials, documents required to conduct study, how to design trial like single/double blind/open labelled study, case-control/cohort study, phase I to phase IV trials which are firstly carried out on small number of patient, then to healthy volunteers, what are adverse reactions coming after giving test product, how to create a data, clinical data management, generating Case record forms for each participated individual and many many more things.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics mainly generates software tools to understand biological data. It is a combination of computer science, maths, biology & engineering. Different databases are there like NCBI, Genebank, EMBL, DDBJ, UniProt, SWISSPROT, KEGG. With access to these databases (Nucleic acid & protein databases), you can match your test DNA sequence, find out % similarity, phylogenetic relationship, the 3D structure of drug/protein molecule, metabolic disorders, genetic diseases, mutations etc. You can catch up a job in research institute, pharma companies where they carry out drug designing, molecular docking etc.PG Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
Another good option is PGDMLT (medical lab technology). You can get plenty of job opportunities after this, it may be in the very small local lab to any good hospital. But the only thing is it requires a lot of experience to reach next promotional stage and increment unless and until you are working in government hospitals or health institute where they give you handsome salary package.Keep this in mind-You have to do this course from a government recognized institute having reputation and value.
Moving ahead you can take courses like M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc Herbal Sciences, M.Sc Environmental Sciences, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology and so on.. list is long, the criteria for choosing a course should be your interest.All courses are good, opportunities will knock your door only if you follow your passion and interest.
- M.Sc Bioanalytical Sciences which is a little bit close to pharma field where you can qualitatively /quantitatively analyzed different molecules, handle different instruments which are used in big research institutes.
- M.Sc Biomedical Engineering that is designing biological instruments by applying engineering principles used in labs, research organizations.
- M.Sc Medical Biotechnology mainly produces pharma/diagnostic products using living cells or from the cellular extract which may be used as the treatment to cure diseases.
- M.Sc Biophysics involves the study of all biological instruments, their applications thoroughly.
- M.Sc life Science which involves the study of all science including plant, animal, microorganisms, human beings.
You just go to the university website and look for a list of different courses available. The list will provide you different courses in science and their eligibility criteria and duration of course.
Remeber, be careful while checking the eligibility criteria, because for some courses B.Sc biotech candidates are not eligible. If you are unaware or respective college has mentioned that all B.Sc are eligible, just ask your faculty members for guidance or you can approach your seniors. Because many times I have seen students stuck in wrong courses just because of lack of awareness and proper guidance. So guys take your time and ask your seniors and teachers for guidance
COLLEGES-Institutes Offering M.Sc Biotechnology
- University of Allahabad, Allahabad
- Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Calicut University, Kerala
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, lndore
- Goa University, Goa
- Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
- Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
- University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- University of Jammu, Jammu
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Kumaun University, Nainital
- University of Lucknow, Lucknow
- MS University of Baroda, Vadodara
- Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- University of Mysore, Mysore
- University of North Bengal, Siliguri
- Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
- University of Pune, Pune
- Punjabi University, Patiala
- R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur
- Sardar Patel University, Gujarat
- Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam)
- Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
- Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
- Visva-Bharati University, Sanliniketan
- University of Allahabad, Allahabad
- Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Calicut University, Kerala
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, lndore
- Goa University, Goa
- Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
- Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
- University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- University of Jammu, Jammu
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Kumaun University, Nainital
- University of Lucknow, Lucknow
- MS University of Baroda, Vadodara
- Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- University of Mysore, Mysore
- University of North Bengal, Siliguri
- Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
- University of Pune, Pune
- Punjabi University, Patiala
- R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur
- Sardar Patel University, Gujarat
- Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam)
- Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
- Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
- Visva-Bharati University, Sanliniketan
Note: Selection through All India Combined Entrance Test
Top 15 Colleges for Biotechnology in India 2017
| No. | Name of the College/Institute | City |
| 1 |
Indian Institute Of Technology
| Kharagpur |
| 2 |
Indian Institute Of Technology
| Roorkee |
| 3 |
Vellore Institute Of Technology
| Vellore |
| 4 |
Indian Institute Of Technology, Guwahati
| Guwahati |
| 5 |
National Institute Of Technology, Warangal
| Warangal |
| 6 |
PSG College Of Technology
| Coimbatore |
| 7 |
National Institute Of Technology, Durgapur
| Durgapur |
| 8 |
Manipal Institute Of Technology
| Manipal |
| 9 |
BMS College of Engineering
| Bengaluru |
| 10 |
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
| Hyderabad |
| 11 |
PES Institute of Technology
| Bengaluru |
| 12 |
SASTRA University
| Thanjavur |
| 13 |
National Institute of Technology, Raipur
| Raipur |
| 14 |
GITAM University
| Visakhapatnam |
| 15 |
Karunya University
| Coimbatore |
- MBA is a great option if you want to go in the business field after doing B. Sc in biotechnology. MBA is a good option but only for those having interest in marketing, business, management can go for it. It is also 2 years program. And it will be also good if you go for a M. Sc in biotechnology after a B. Sc. but , Surely MBA has better job opportunities that an M. Sc.
A bio-technologist may find jobs in various quarters. Biotechnology jobs in India can be found in the following fields:
While government institutes and organizations, such as Department of Biotechnology (DBT), several agriculture, dairy and horticulture institutes may offer job opportunities to Biotechnology professionals, one can expect the best salary in private sector.
- Drug and pharmaceutical research
- Public funded laboratories
- Chemicals
- Environment control
- Waste management
- Energy
- Food processing
- Bio-processing industries
Drug companies in biotechnology like Dabur, Ranbaxy, Hindustan Lever and Dr Reddy's Labs that have their R & D units offer Biotechnology professionals with handsome pay-packages. There are also ample opportunities available to bio-technologists in the food processing industry, chemical industry and the textile industry.
Some industries employ bio-technologists in their marketing divisions to develop business in sectors where their products would be required.
The major companies, hiring bio-technologists, include Hindustan Lever, Thapar Group, Indo American Hybrid Seeds, Bincon India Ltd., IDPL and Hindustan Antibiotics.
Careers after MSc Biotechnology can be broadly divided in to 3 categories:
- Research Jobs:
- R & D Jobs in Companies
- R & Jobs in Govt Labs
- Academic Jobs in Pvt as well as govt Colleges & Universities
- QA / QC Jobs
- Clinical Research Jobs
- Production Jobs in Pharma Industry
- Phd Studentship / Fellowships followed by a Job
Biotechnology in India has remained in infant stage for over a decade. Though the institutional research in Biotechnology never ceased to happen, the job prospects in this industry have only followed a downward trend. Much of it might be attributed to the flooding numbers of Biotechnology graduates/postgraduates every year, with no increase in demand at the level of limited number of "good" Biotechnology Companies. Under such a scenario, any lack of enthusiasm and determination to move against the odds can prove fatal for the future.
Jobs are always there for the deserving, bright candidates, but for that one needs to search them actively and apply directly to the company concerned, within stipulated time to make a mark.
1. Biocon
It's the dream destination for most Biotechnology professionals. Ranked among the Top 20 best Biopharma Employers Globally, Biocon can change the entire anatomy of one's struggling career!
2. Dr. Reddy's
Another Global Pharma giant! working on Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products.
3. Wockhardt
Another Global Biotechnology Organization manufacturing high quality therapeutic drugs.
4.Himalaya Drug Company
The products of this company have been a household name since decades. They work on a variety of products ranging from Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, Animal Heath to Nutrition!
5. Pfizer
Amongst the world's best research based pharma giant, Pfizer works on discovering, developing, manufacturing, supplying and consulting in pharmaceuticals.
6. Novozymes
They are one of the globe's major enzyme solution providers along with other biotechnological domains.
7. Praj Industries
Praj is an innovation driven Indian green technology provider with two major thrusts: entire value chain in Bioethanol and Waste water treatment. Their innovative fermentation techniques and expertise has caught the attention of the industry and research, making them a sought after company both for job seekers and outsourcers.
8. SRL Ranbaxy
Not an alien name for any biotechnology student/professional. They are one of the famous recruiters of freshers.
9. Cadila Pharmaceuticals
Cadila is a well renowned drug manufacturer in the country. It looks for experienced professionals.
10. Panacea Biotech
A popular research based health management company, it has various openings in variety of domains.
11. Bharat Biotech
An enterprise of Dr. Krishna Ella, it's an emerging healthcare solutions provider.
12. Yashraj Biotechnology
Another emerging private enterprise, actively searching for new talents to hire:
13. Asterazeneca
A subsidiary of HCl and now collaborated with TCS, Asterazeneca is a leading pharmaceutical company.
14. Nestle
A household name in entire world. It's a leading food products manufacturer. A frequent recruiter of freshers for the post of Nutrition Officers.
15. Glaxo-Smith-Kline
One of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in India, GSK is a world renowned research-based healthcare and pharmaceutical company.
The list includes the names of the well renowned companies in India (watch CNBC channel )across the globe with special emphasis on those with current open positions. The actual number of Pharma/Biotech companies are so many in number .Following is a list of some other Biotechnology companies, which pursue new talents (though less actively). There are high chances of procuring a summer internship though in the below mentioned institutes. Nevertheless, one shouldn't ignore these companies either, for these days opportunities have to be knocked out, than to wait for them to knock at your door
a. Ajanta Pharma
b. Concord Biotech
c. Claris Life Science
d. Danisco-Dupont
e. Amrutanjan
f. Biotron Healthcare
g. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
h. Shantha Biotech
i. Baxter
j. Emcure Pharma
Bioinformatics has also recently emerged as one of the most potent job sectors for Biotechnologists under the light of "Big-Data" being generated out of advancements in DNA sequencing and modelling & simulation techniques. A Biotechnologist can find a place in top IT MNCs like TCS, WIPRO, ACCENTURE, IBM, INFOSYS as well, based on his/her profile in Bioinformatics.
OTHER DETAILS-
Jobs in public sector:
- MSc in Biotechnology graduates interested in research can pursue their career as Junior/Senior Research Fellow in governmental organizations. Those who work as Senior Research Fellow in Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer have a monthly salary of around Rs. 18200/- per month. Research Fellow positions are also offered at National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), etc. Emoluments offered in these firms will be in the range of Rs. 12, 000/- to Rs. 18, 000/- per month.
- They can join National Institute of Occupational Health as ‘Research Assistant’ and earn salary packages up to Rs. 22,120/- per month. It is also possible for them to join as Project Assistant in organizations like National Botanical Institute and Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology. Remuneration offered for the jobs amounts to Rs. 12,000/-, at entry level itself. Candidates passionate in teaching can take up the role of Assistant Professor in Guwahati University, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University, Banaras Hindu University, etc. National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified candidates will be considered for the position and offered a salary package up to Rs. 40000/- per month.
Jobs in private sector:
- Competent professionals in the field of Biotechnology can join Genomix Molecular Diagnostics Private Ltd as ‘Production In charge in Diagnostic Manufacturing’. Enrolments offered for the job varies between Rs. 5000/- Rs. 10,000/- per month depending on the work experience of the candidate in Biotechnology graduates having 3-4 years work experience in the field of Biotechnology/Pharmacy can join Cliantha Research Limited as ‘Senior Scientist’.
- Those who are interested in sales can apply for the job profile of ‘Sales Coordinator’ in Hysel India Pvt. Ltd. Salary offered for the job ranges between 3-4 lakhs per annum. It is also possible to pursue a career as Biotechnologist/Bioinformist/ Quality Analyst/Research Associate, etc in private firms. Pharma based firms like Bincon India Limited, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited and Sun Pharma are other common employers. Salary packages offered in private firms usually depends on the competency of the professional and reputation of the organization.
And if you want to study further you can pursue PhD in Biotechnology.
So,
Just do your best in the present day and never say that u don't know about Biotechnology and its scope in INDIA.
The reason for not covering aboard oppurtunities is that I cant really help as there are a lot of institutes n colleges aboard,different requirements and so so many countries.You can search the internet according to your interests.
ALL THE BEST !
-Ms.Eesha D Choudhary.
sources-Wikipedia,biotechnika,biotech times,quora.com
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