Scope of M.Tech in Biotechnology in Government Sector

Can you tell me about the government job opportunities in the field of Biotechnology after completion of M.Tech in Biotechnology?

[Raman Vij]

M.Tech. Biotechnology or Master of Technology in Biotechnology is a post graduate Biotechnology course. It is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bio-products.

Job Prospects

Biotechnology itself has a number of disciplines. There is a great demand for biotechnical experts in countless industries and sectors. The following are applications where biotechnological techniques are used extensively:

• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry
• Environment Conservation
• Genetic Engineering
• Health Care
• Medicine
• Industrial Research and Development

Few important function of Biotechnology :
Cloning of organisms.
Genome Sequencing.
To cure the hereditary disease through DNA Technology.
Formation and availability of gene bank, seed bank cryo banks for future use.
Formation of new viral and bacterial vaccines.
Formation of organic fertilizer.
Development of disease resistant & hybrid plants and animals.
Drug designing.
Formation & production of alcohol, antibiotic, enzyme & secondary metabolites for welfare of humanity.
To find out alternate sources of energy.
Production of biogas, biodiesel and green energy.
Conservation and protection of forest.
Purification of environment.
Conservation of environment.
Minimizing pollution load through eco friendly technology.
Waste management.
Production of genetically modified organisms.
Value addition, in agricultural products.
Production of eco friendly pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Vermi composting.
Food processing industries.
Gene therapy, Stem cell culture, organ culture etc.
Production of designer plants and animals.
Tissue culture and cell culture.
Pharmaceutical research and generic medicines.

Jobs in Government Organizations in the Biotechnology Sector


M.Tech. Biotechnology Employment Areas
Teaching Institutions
Space Research Organization
Software Design
Pharmaceuticals
Quality Testing Laboratories
Power Plants
Oil Exploration and Refining
Housing & Urban Development
Electronics Manufacturers
Defence Services
Consultancy Firms
Chemical Industries
Automobile Industry

M.Tech. Biotechnology Job Types
Verification Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Registered Engineering Technician
Researcher
Junior Engineer
Electrical Product Design Engineer
Product Development Engineer
Executive Engineer
Engineering Technologist
Development and Test Engineer
Chief Engineer
Assistant Engineer
Director - Public Work