Career Options After Completing B.Tech in Biotechnology?

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology is a four-year undergraduate-level degree course, and it is a study of unification of technology, research, and development. Moreover, it is a research-oriented program that involves study in applied biology, chemical engineering, and genetic engineering. 

Now the question that may strike in the mind of the students before taking admission in BioTechnology Engineering can be regarding its future scope and career options. And, it is a valid question. After all, all the students should be serious about their future. 

In this post, we will talk about the career options after the completion of B.Tech in Biotechnology. 

Future Scope & Career Opportunities for B.Tech in BioTechnology 

Biotechnology Engineering has a vast scope, and the students of B.Tech Biotechnology are open to working in various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, healthcare, food processing, nutrition, animal science, and environmental conservation. 

Apart from career opportunities, the salary packages of biotechnology professionals are also lucrative. Hence, if you are a student interested in pursuing study in BioTechnology Engineering, you can definitely go with it. 

On the other hand, If we talk about the job opportunities for BioTechnology Engineering graduates, there are a lot of jobs available for them in the well-known industries of India. It includes the chemical and textile industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical firms, manufacturing industries, and many more. 

Besides, after completing B.Tech in Biotechnology, the students can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Along with this, after the completion of BioTechnology Engineering, the students can also work for research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector companies.

Furthermore, if we talk about the salary part, after completing BTech Biotechnology from a reputed college or university, the average salary in India ranges from INR 5-8 LPA. Additionally, Ranbaxy, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s, Bharat Biotech, Biocon, Indian Immunologicals, Serum Institute of India Ltd, etc., are some of the top companies that recruit BioTechnology Engineering graduates. 

Skills Required for Career in BioTechnology Engineering 

Do you have an investigative mind? Do you love to solve complex problems? Do you have excellent communication skills? Do you have extraordinary leadership and management qualities? Do you have analytical skills? Are you a quick learner? Well, if your answer is 'Yes' to all the aforementioned questions, then you may have a successful career in Biotechnology. 

However, after doing engineering in Biotechnology, the company that recruits you first gives the training to make you learn the methodologies and working procedures of the company. Still, the following are some of the skills that make you a prime candidate for the Biotech companies: 

Management skills

Research skills

Production skills

Analytical skills

Problem-Solving skills

Inquisitive Nature skills

Adapting skills

Top B.Tech Biotechnology Industries

There are numerous sectors in which students with a B.Tech BioTechnology degree can get placed and achieve their life goals. We have made a list of some of the best sectors that can give wings to your career:

Information Technology

Genetic Engineering

Pharmaceutical firms

Industrial Research and Development

Aquaculture and Agricultural companies

Environment Conservation

Specialized Biotechnology Companies

Institutes and Universities

Animal Husbandry

Health Care

Medicine

Food manufacturing companies

Top B.Tech Biotechnology Recruiters

If you pursue your Biotechnology Engineering from the best college or university, it will lead you to rewarding and promising career options. However, the benefits of biotechnologists working in a research organization or a public sector industry are set according to government standards. Moreover, if we talk about some of the top B.Tech Biotechnology reciters, the list is given below:

Ranbaxy

Cipla 

Dr. Reddy’s

Piramal Group

Ranbaxy

Aurobindo

Lupin

Abbott

Rasi Seeds

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Biocon

Zydus

Glenmark

Wockhardt 

Infosys Limited

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL)

Serum Institute of India Ltd

Venkateshwara Hatcheries

Bharat Biotech

BrainWave Biotechnology Ltd

Indian Immunologicals

Accenture Technology Solutions

Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Novo Nordisk Panacea Biotech

Aventis

Mahyco Monsanto Biotech

B.Tech Biotechnology Jobs in India

From the position of mainstream Biotechnologist and Microbiologists to Medical writing executives, there are endless job opportunities for these professionals. However, the salary part in Biotechnology depends upon various sectors, such as job type, specialization, job position, location, and job type. Moreover, we have listed some of the top B.Tech Biotechnology jobs along with job descriptions:

Clinical Researcher

A Clinical Researcher manages everything from recruiting study participants to forming study documentation, managing patient data, and conducting quality assurance audits to ensure study protocols are being followed. Generally, CRAs work for pharmaceutical companies, hospital research departments, and clinical contract agencies. 

Pharmacist

Generally, Pharmacists administer drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners. Also, they provide information about the directions to take medication to the patients. 

Professional Lab Technician 

A Lab Technician is responsible for receiving, labeling, and analyzing samples (blood, toxic, tissue, etc.) Moreover, it is also his responsibility to design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures. Additionally, LT conducts experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject numerous hypotheses using scientific methods.

Medical Writing Executive 

Medical writers use scientific information and writing skills to state medical science information in a manner suitable for the target audience, which includes patients, lay people, medical doctors, regulators, among others.

Medical Representative 

Medical representatives are also known as medical sales representatives or pharmaceutical sales representatives. If we talk about their job role, they used to sell and promote companies' medications, prescription drugs, and medical equipment. Also, they focus on different strategies to raise awareness of a particular company's medical supplies.

Microbiologists 

If we talk about the role and responsibilities of a Microbiologist, it includes investigating the growth, structure development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi. Also, a Microbiologist used to develop new pharmaceutical products, vaccines, medicines, and compounds.

Conclusion 

Dear Fellas, there is an ocean of opportunities available for the students of B.Tech in BioTechnology; there is no doubt about it. All you need to do is find your area of interest so that you can explore the depth of the course you are interested in, and it will lead your career to a brighter future. 

Along with this, choose the right educational institute or university that can give wings to your career by providing you with ample placement opportunities to get placed in fortune 500 companies. 

Chandigarh University is one of the best colleges in North India for Biotechnology Engineering. At Chandigarh University, we provide our students with a plethora of opportunities. Moreover, we strictly adhere to the new curriculum structure of education to meet the global education standards. Along with this, we provide our students with the maximum placement opportunities to get them placed in top-notch companies of their study domain. 

Along with B.Tech in BioTechnology, we offer numerous Under-Graduate courses in BioTechnology, such as B.Sc in Biotechnology (BT), B.Sc in Microbiology, and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Medical. Therefore, if you are interested and want to pursue B.Tech in Biotechnology, Chandigarh University is a key to your bright future.