B.Sc Biotechnology

The biotechnology industry is a growing one not only in India but also worldwide. The list of employment opportunities for a biotechnology graduate are-

• Research firms– These companies engross themselves in research and growth to produce new products using technologies and biotechnology graduates have a great scope in such firms.
• Hospitals– Biotechnology specialists can work in medical research by helping to diagnose human genetic diseases and disorders and contribute in their treatment.
• Pharmaceuticals– Biotechnologists help out the pharmaceutical industry in the development and improvement of drugs. It is relatively a new and growing industry.
• Food production firms– Students with a degree in biotechnology can contribute by enhancing the quality of seeds and other planting materials.
• Clinical research firms– Biotechnologists can help clinical research firms by conducting research trials and approving products for drug manufacturers.
• Laboratories– Students after completing their degree can work in biotechnology laboratories. They can use various proteins and DNA to manufacture products that can change the world for good.
• Consultation agencies– A biotech can also become a consultant for biotechnology companies and guide them with their in depth knowledge for new products and services.
• Chemical manufacturers– Biotechnology being the application of life sciences to chemical synthesis itself, students can choose a career in the chemical industry.
• Educational Institutes– Biotechnologists can work as lecturers in renowned institutes and colleges by imparting knowledge and training to young students.
• Fertilizer manufacturers- Students with a degree in biotechnology can work with fertilizer manufacturers and improve the quality of the products.
• Soil biology– Biotechs can thoroughly study soils which will further help farmers to upgrade their crop productivity and reduce problems like soil erosion.
• Animal husbandry– Biotechnology graduates can work for the animal husbandry and improve the quality of productivity by providing adequate nutrients to animals.
• Cosmetics– With the latest wave of cosmetics, biotechnology with advanced research can help to include components that are great for human skin into various cosmetic products.
• Ecology– With the advancement in biotechnology, people can make production process less harmful and cleaner for the environment with reduced emission of toxic gas and other substances.

Candidates can apply for the various job profiles. Such as-

• Biotechnology engineer
• Scientist
• Lab technician
• Project manager
• Teacher
• Microbiologists
• Epidemiologists
• Bio-production operators
• Bio-manufacturing specialists

Here are some of the top biotechnology companies where biotechnologists can apply-

• ADINATH BIO-LABS LTD. – This Company produces pharmaceutical and aromatic raw materials. It is also a leading manufacturer of natural menthol and peppermint oils.
• ALPA LABORATORIES LTD. – This Company is engaged in manufacturing drugs and medicinal business.
• BIOCON LTD. – Biocon Limited is our country’s largest and a completely integrated biopharmaceutical company which is led by an innovative
• Camson Bio Technologies LTD. – It is a leading Indian agriculture-based biotechnology company mainly dealing with seeds and agricultural bio-inputs.
• Celestrial BioLabs limited– It is a well-recognized pharmaceutical company.
• Genesis Ibrc India Ltd. – It is an organization that is engaged in research and marketing of specialty products of fields like agriculture, animal husbandry, and poultry.
• Genomic Valley Biotech Ltd. – This organization not only conducts research on biotechnology but also manages commercial production of Plant Tissue Culture worldwide. 
• MAVENS BIOTECH LTD. – It is a business organization that is dealing with trade of agricultural commodities and delivering it all across the world.
• PANACEA BIOTEC LTD.– This Company is an innovation operated Biotech Company engaging in marketing, development, manufacturing, sales and distribution of medical drugs.