Genetic Engineering Career Guide: Roles, Salary & Future Scope

If you have completed a BTech in Genetic Engineering, then you have various career options such as pursuing MTech in Genetic Engineering, procuring job through campus placements, work in start-ups, private and government companies.

Genetic Engineering technique has numerous applications and has changed a variety of sectors.  The course is offered in diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels across top engineering colleges.

There are various Genetic Engineering colleges in India which offer excellent placement packages to their graduates, especially BTech graduates such as SRM University, LPU, Shoolini University, Sharda University etc   The top recruiting sectors for Genetic Engineering graduates include Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Academia, Environmental Science Healthcare, Research and Development etc. The top recruiters included companies such as Bharat Biotech, Invitrogen, LG Life Science, Panacea Biotech, Cadila Pharmaceuticals etc.

Top Genetic Engineering Careers

Genetic Engineering job profiles can vary greatly depending on the sector and specific focus area.Candidates can work in any of the following job profiles:

Job Profiles	Job Description	Average CTC
Genetic Engineer	Genetic engineers are scientists who work on changing organisms' DNA. They modify genes using techniques like as CRISPR-Cas9, gene splicing, and gene synthesis for a variety of reasons, including as generating disease-resistant crops or developing gene treatments for genetic illnesses.	INR 6- 12 LPA
Bioinformatics Specialist	Bioinformatics specialists examine and analyze genetic and genomic data using computer science and data analysis tools. They are critical in understanding the genetic code and finding genes linked to diseases or features.	INR 5- 11 LPA
Agricultural Geneticist	Agricultural geneticists work to improve agricultural yields, pest and disease resistance, and plant nutritional content. They work on genetically modified crops and sustainable farming practices.	INR 7- 12 LPA
Biomedical Engineer	Biomedical engineers design and develop medical equipment, tissue engineering solutions, and technologies that combine biology and engineering using Genetic Engineering concepts.	INR 7- 15 LPA
Quality Control Analyst	Analysts in quality control evaluate the quality and safety of genetically altered items such as GMO foods and medications. They conduct testing and inspections to ensure that products satisfy predetermined criteria.	INR 6- 11 LPA

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

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Top Recruiters for Genetic Engineering Students

Check out some top sectors where you can work as a Genetic Engineering student in India -

Top Recruiters for Genetic Engineering Graduates
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals	Agriculture and Agribusiness
Environmental Science	Food and Agriculture Biotechnology
Healthcare and Medicine	Academia and Research Institutions
Bioinformatics and Data Analysis	Regulatory and Government Agencies

These are some of the primary industries in which Genetic Engineering plays an important role. Genetic Engineering is a fast growing science, with new applications emerging as technology and scientific understanding advance. Professionals in this discipline frequently work across industries to apply Genetic Engineering techniques to a variety of applications. The recruiters listed below are depending on the speciality pursued in Genetic Engineering:

Pharmaceutical Companies
Biocon	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Sun Pharma
Cadila Healthcare	Cipla	Serum Institute of India
Agriculture and Agribusiness Companies
Mahyco	Monsanto India	Godrej Agrovet Limited
ITC Agribusiness Division	National Agro Industries	Kaveri Seeds Company Ltd.
Research and Academic Institutions
Indian Institute of Science	ICAR	National Institute of Biotechnology
National Institute of Immunology		Indian Council of Medical Research
Healthcare and Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals	Fortis Healthcare	Artemis Health Institute
Medicity	Tata Memorial Hospital	Narayana Health
Diagnostic Companies
MedGenome	Genome Patrika	Vijaya Diagnostics
Strand Life Sciences	InDx Diagnostics	Mapmygenome

Top Colleges for Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering is taught at the graduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. Genetic Engineering is a relatively young subject of science, but due to recent advances in biotechnology and scientists' interest in this field, Genetic Engineering courses are now available at practically every major science university. The following colleges offer excellent placement opportunities for Genetic Engineering graduates:

Institute	Average Package Offered in INR
Assam Science and Technology University	--
Bennett University	--
Bharath Institute of higher Education and Research	4-8.1 LPA
DAVV Indore	4.87 LPA
IIMT Studies	--
Lovely Professional University	--
Sharda University	3.35- 3.84 LPA
Shoolini University	--
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	4.5-5.5 LPA

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

Genetic Engineering Jobs in the Government and Private Sector

Here's a look at some of the Genetic Engineering careers available in both government and private sectors -

Sector	Description	Average CTC in INR
Research Institutes	Genetic Engineering research is frequently conducted by government-funded research institutions and laboratories. Jobs in government research institutes may include positions as a research scientist, a lab technician, or an administrator.	7- 12 LPA
Academic Institutions	Academic institutions frequently provide faculty posts, research assistantships, and postdoctoral research opportunities. These positions entail research, teaching, and mentoring students.	6- 12 LPA
Public Health	Genetic engineers can work in government health departments to research genetic illnesses, conduct genetic testing, and establish genetic-related public health policy.	5- 11 LPA
Biotechnology Companies	They are responsible for the development of biopharmaceuticals, genetically engineered organisms, and gene therapies. Genetic engineers, molecular biologists, bioinformatics specialists, and quality control analysts are among the jobs available in biotech firms.	6- 11 LPA
Pharmaceutical Companies	Pharmaceutical companies employ Genetic Engineering techniques to manufacture drugs, particularly in personalized medicine and biologics. This industry employs research scientists, process engineers, and regulatory affairs specialists.	7- 12 LPA

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

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