Biotechnology Engineering Career Guide: Roles, Salary & Future Scope

Biotechnology Engineering is an interesting blend of Biology and Engineering, offers vast employment avenues in India.

The private sector also has abundant opportunities and leading pharmaceutical industries such as Biocon, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and bio-agricultural industries like Monsanto India and Bayer Crop Science are main recruiters. The increasing number of biotechnology start-ups in India also enhances the diverse career options available in this area.

Top Job Profiles for Biotechnology Engineering

The following table enlists the various popular job profiles for Biotechnology Engineering graduates along with their job description and salaries:

Job Profiles	Job Description	Average Salary in INR
Bioprocess Engineer	Biotechnological systems and processes are created and developed by bioprocess engineers. They operate in a range of fields, including environmental management and the pharmaceutical industry.	6- 9 LPA
Genetic Engineer	Chemical and biological concepts are used by biochemical engineers to address issues in the food, energy, and environmental sectors.	7- 10 LPA
Biomedical Engineer	Engineering principles are applied to medicine and biology by biomedical engineers. They focus on initiatives including constructing artificial organs and new medical gadgets.	6- 9 LPA
Biochemical Engineer	Molecular biology methods are used by genetic engineers to alter the genetic structure of organisms.	8- 10 LPA

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Biotechnology Engineering Top Recruiters

Check these top biotech recruiters:

Biotechnology Engineering Industries
Biopharmaceuticals	Bioagriculture
Bioinformatics	Biotechnology Services
Industrial Biotechnology	Medical Biotechnology

Below are the top biotechnology engineering recruiters in the country from each known industry:

Biopharmaceuticals
Cipla	Biocon
Bioagriculture
Monsanto India	Bayer Crop Science
Syngenta India	Corteva Agriscience
Bioinformatics
Insilico	Strand Life Sciences
Accelrys	Genpact
Biotechnology Services
Syngene International	Jubilant Life Sciences
GVK Biosciences	QuintilesIMS
Industrial Biotechnology
Novozymes India	Biocon Biologics
DSM India	Godrej Industries
Medical Biotechnology
Medtronic India	Becton Dickinson India
Siemens Healthcare	Philips India

Top Biotechnology Engineering Colleges: Jobs and Salary

Refer to the table below to know about the top Biotech Engineering colleges that are providing this course with highest salary packages:

College Name	Average Package
IIT Madras	NA
IIT Delhi	INR 12.5 - 20.5 LPA
IIT Kharagpur	INR 17 LPA
NIT Surathkal	INR 11 LPA
DTU	INR 10.26 - 13 LPA
VIT Vellore	INR 8 LPA
IIT Hyderabad	INR 16.5 - 21 LPA
IIT Roorkee	INR 17 LPA
BITS Pilani	INR 14.8 LPA
BHU	INR 21.5 LPA

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Top Indian Cities to Get Lucrative Jobs After Biotechnology Engineering Degree

The table below covers some of the popular cities in India with maximum colleges and job opportunities:

Top Cities	Salary
Tamil Nadu	2.4 LPA
UP	4.1 - 5.2 LPA
Karnataka	3.7 LPA
Delhi	4 LPA
Maharashtra	3 LPA

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

Biotechnology Engineering Jobs in the Government and Private Sector

Biotechnology engineers have a diverse range of career options, both in the government and private sectors. Government roles typically focus on research, development, and public welfare, with positions in research institutes, universities, and regulatory bodies. Private sector jobs tend to be more industry-oriented, with opportunities in pharmaceuticals, bioinformatics, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. Roles often involve product development, commercialization, and business operations.

Take a look at both the sections below to understand the difference:

Biotechnology Engineering Jobs in the Government Sector 

Here are some government jobs in Biotechnology:

Job Profile	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Research Scientist	6-10 Lakhs
Scientific Officer	5-8 Lakhs
Quality Control Officer	4-6 Lakhs
Medical Officer (Biotechnology)	6-8 Lakhs
Epidemiologist	5-7 Lakhs
Biostatistician	4-6 Lakhs
Food Safety Officer (Biotechnology)	4-6 Lakhs

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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Biotechnology Engineering Jobs in the Private Sector

Biotch engineers can find plenty of jobs and the private sector as there are roles for almost every profile and potentials. Some of the common biotech engineering jobs are given in the table below:

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Research Scientist	Conducts research to develop new products or processes	5-12 Lakhs
Bioprocess Engineer	Optimizes biological processes for industrial applications	4-8 Lakhs
Quality Control Analyst	Ensures product quality and safety	3-6 Lakhs
Bioinformatics Scientist	Analyzes biological data using computational tools	5-10 Lakhs
Business Development Manager	Identifies and develops business opportunities	6-10 Lakhs

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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