This presentation is for those who want to go in the field of BIOTECHNOLOGY. All career related things are mentioned in this ppt. Hope it helps you !!!

1. Presentation by :- Ishwari Morajkar.

2. What is Biotechnology ?
• Biotechnology : Mere application of technical
advances in life science to develop or make
useful commercial products for specific use.
• Biotechnology also writes on the pure
biological sciences (i.e., genetics,
microbiology , animal cell culture , molecular
biology, biochemistry, embryology, cell
biology).

3. The field of biotechnology…
• 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.

4. The field of biotechnology…
• 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.

5. The field of biotechnology…
• 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, Bio informists, 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.

6. Career Options / Profiles…
• 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.

7. Some of the job in this field…
• Bioinformatician
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 9,000,000
• Biomedical Engineer
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 5,000,000
• Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 2,500,000
• Biotechnology Research Associate
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 3,000,000
• Clinical Research Associate
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 5,000,000
• Crime Lab Technician
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 2,750,000
• Quality Control Analyst
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 3,500,000
• Quality Control Engineer
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 4,000,000
• Senior Research Scientist
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 5,500,000
• Validation Technician
Average Salary (p.a) : Rs. 2,500,000

8. Educational Qualification..
Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in biotechnology requires
the successful completion of 120 credits of
coursework, including 36 credits for the major;
41 credits in general education requirements;
and 43 credits in the minor, electives, and other
degree requirements. At least 18 credits in the
major must be earned in upper-level courses
(numbered 300 or above).

9. Job Prospective…
• Drugs and
pharmaceutical research
• Public funded
laboratories
• Chemicals
• Energy
• Waste management
• Food processing
• Gene therapy
• Tissue culture
• Biomedical industries
• New DNA technologies
• Biomedical marketing

10. Personality Trait…
1. They must be strong yet sensitive to their
environment.
Only managers with excellent interpersonal skills will
be able to handle sensitively such delicate tasks as
helping the company founders think commercially
and training them in what to say where and when,
deciding to cancel a pet project, bringing in and
integrating new employees better paid than founding
staff, and introducing formal management tools such
as reporting and budgeting—all without damaging
employee relations.

11. Personality Trait…
2. They must combine strategic thinking with a
can-do mentality.
While a company is in its early stages, with few
employees, a manager must assume many roles.
While acting as a visionary and developing
innovative business plans and "big-picture"
strategies, managers are still very operational and
must have a hands-on attitude—being willing to
put together the information for a presentation
and to prepare one's own slides, for example.

12. Personality Trait…
3. They must be highly motivated and aware of the
challenges ahead.
A successful biotechnology manager must know what
to expect during the early stages of a startup and be
eager to fight to overcome obstacles. Our experience
tells us, for example, that candidates who are looking
to manage a biotechnology firm merely to try
something different from big pharma are likely to be
unsuccessful. To succeed as a biotechnology chief
executive officer, one must be passionate not only
about a product or technology but also about
achievement in general.