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Biotechnologist |
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biochemical engineering, biotechnologist, biological sciences, bio-engineering |
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| Educational Qualification required- |
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B.Tech, M. tech. In Bio-Techology |
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4 years for B.Tech and 2 years for M. tech. |
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| Some of the Institutes- |
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- IIT-Kharagpur www.iitkgp.ac.in, IIT -Delhi-www.iitd.ac.in, AIIMS-www.aiims.edu, Indian Institute of Science-www.iisc.ernet.in , Amity University
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| Description |
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- Biotechnology is hot , it studies the building blocks of cells, molecules to invent
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- Biotechnologists use their scientific knowledge to understand basic biological
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- using micro-organisms in the production of alcoholic drinks and foods
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- drug discovery or gene therapy
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- designing and using antibiotics and pesticides
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- identifying, deciphering and manipulating the genetic code
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- investigating biological systems
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- combating environmental pollution.
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| Qualities Required |
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enquiring, with the ability to think clearly |
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a good problem solver |
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accurate, with a methodical approach |
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interested in, and good at, science. |
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be very good at science |
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have enquiring minds and be able to think clearly and logically |
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be good at problem solving, with a methodical approach to their work |
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be able to work accurately and pay great attention to detail |
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be able to work in, and lead, a team of professionals |
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have excellent communication skills |
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be able to keep up with advances in their field |
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understand statistics, modeling, complex data analysis and computer packages. |
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| Employers |
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Most of the pharma and drug discovery firms like Biocon, Ranbaxy and Wockhardt employ biotechnologist in research . You can also work in sales, Intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical or drugs firms. |
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Healthcare firms also. |
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