Biotechnology is
branch of science catering to multitude of industries starting from food and beverages
industry, medicines, textiles industry, biological products, and
pharmaceuticals to agriculture, animal husbandry, nutrition and environmental
conservation. Areas where biotechnology has seen a commendable growth in India
includes sectors such as Agricultural Biotechnology, Bio fertilizers, Dairy
development, Animal Husbandry and Bioinformatics. Likewise, the areas of
Bio-resource Development, Plant Biology, Genetic engineering, Marine
technology, Microbiology have also seen progress in the last couple of years.
Job Prospects
These prospects
have increased the scope of candidates in this field. There is a great demand
for candidates with a professional degree in the above categories. Following
are the areas that employ biotechnologist:
· Genetic Engineering
· Health Care
· Pharmaceuticals
· Agriculture
· Food Technology
· Textile technology
· Animal Husbandry
· Environment Conservation
· Industrial Research and
Development
In the last one
decade several known business houses ventured into these field creating ample
job opportunities for the biotechnology students. Specialisation is very
important in biotechnology and can fetch easy job in the market, both in
government and private undertakings. It is advisable to hold a Post Graduate
degree for a fitting position in the industry.
Major industries
engaged are in food processing, developing agricultural and biological
products, bio-processing industries, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Healthcare
products, textile industry and organisation engaged in cosmetics and several
other industrial researches and development has extensive opportunities for
biotech professionals.
Some companies to work with
· Biocon
· Panacea Biotech
· Aventis
· Ranbaxy
· Dr. Reddy’s Labs
· Piramal Healthcare.
· Serum Institute of India
· Novo Nordisk
These are few of
the major names in Indian biotechnological industry. They use biotechnology
process and techniques to develop their products.
Few of the best biotech institutes
in Lucknow are amongst the top colleges offering best biotech courses in Uttar Pradesh.
