M.Sc Biotechnology

There are numerous job opportunities for post graduates in Biotechnology in public sector organizations. Public sector organisations like Research & Development Institutes, Government laboratories, Pharmaceutical companies, Colleges, Bio Processing Industries etc. Recruit post graduates in the field of biotechnology. They are recruited as Scientific assistant, process development technician, research analyst, calibration Technician, Biostatistician, Medical affairs Director etc. Major government organizations recruiting biotechnologists are listed below. All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New DelhiBiotech Consortium India Limited, New DelhiRajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala
Recruitment to these organizations is held on the basis of certain examinations conducted by them. Apart from this, the candidate completing M.Sc. In Biotechnology can appear for various test conducted by Union Public Service Commission UPSC Staff selection commission SSC Public sector Bank, State Public Service Commission (PSC), Indian Defence Services, etc. They provide the candidates with high salary packages. They can earn in the range Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month at an early stage of their career itself.

There are opportunities in R&D as well as other corporate jobs like patent and market analysis.
1. R&D: There are some entry-level jobs for freshers in Biotech firms. Job responsibilities may vary from QC (Quality Checking), sales (as this requires basic technical understanding also), data analysis, technical support etc. As graduates are not that sound in technical skills, they are not involved in hard-core research. Salaries and perks are obviously not that great at this level. To be honest, such jobs are good only if you wish to pursue higher studies in future (Masters and/or Ph.D. sometime soon. For the time being, you can get in and learn some skills.
2. Patent/ market research: yes, you can get into KPOs (Knowledge Process Outsourcing) firms, where you get to combine your Biotech/ Life Sciences background with and/or to provide solutions to your clients (which would be Biotech/ Pharma/ Food Tech firms, mostly) and help them take strategic business decisions. But then again, such firms also expect sound technical knowledge and thus mostly hire at least Masters level guys. You can start here at junior designations and can make decent money. Not bad if you want to gain work experience for a couple of years.