Scope of biotechnology in India?

Hello aspirant,



bio-technologist may find jobs in various quarters. Biotechnology jobs in India can be found in the following fields:



Drug and pharmaceutical research



Public funded laboratories



Chemicals



Environment control



Waste management



Energy



Food processing



Bio-processing industries



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 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.



All the best.