What is the career scope in Biotechnology ?
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There are vast career opportunities for students in Biotechnology. Those specialising in different sub-disciplines of this field can easily find jobs in both private and government sector. If you have acquired a post-graduate degree in biotechnology then you can easily find a suitable position in a number of industries.
Major recruiters are industries engaged in processing and developing agricultural and biological products, bio-processing industries, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Also in industries producing healthcare products, textile industry, cosmetics and organisations engaged in different types of industrial research and development.
Job opportunities and salary depends on your academic qualification, your area of specialisation, your performance and the institution from where you are graduated. Average starting salary package is in the range of Rs. 8000 to Rs. 20000 per month.