Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a research oriented field. It combines the discipline like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology and cell biology which are in turn linked to technology disciplines like chemical engineering and information technology.

Biotechnology has application in various areas such as Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Industry and Environment. It is a very fast growing field. In medicine it has helped in improving accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. It is also applied in the development of drugs and vaccines, improved food items, control of pollution and waste management.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

One must have keen observation and analytical mind. He must have very good health and patience

NATURE OF WORK

Research oriented work in labs for improved items in agriculture, pharmacy and food industry

JOB PROSPECTS

Job opportunities exist in the Agriculture, Fertilizer and Pharmaceutical Processing Industries in private and public sectors. One can find job in Research Laboratories

Other posts

1. Application Administrator
2. Project Assistant
3. Research Associate
4. Project Fellow
5. Junior Research Fellow
6. Vaccine Biologist
7. Scientific Officer

BRANCHES

1. Medical Biotechnology
2. Agriculture Biotechnology
3. Food Biotechnology
4. Industrial Biotechnology
5. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
6. Water Biotechnology
7. Animal Biotechnology
8. Environmental Biotechnology