Industrial Biotechnology: Career, Placements and Education Information

What is Industrial Biotechnology?

Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems or living organisms to make or modify products or processes for specific use. It refers to the use of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, or biological substances such as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Industrial bio-technologists come up with ideas for manufacturing products using less energy, reducing waste and still ensuring higher yields at reasonable pricing.

Scope of Industrial Biotechnology?

• Bio Technologist can be employed in pharmaceutical companies, chemical, food processing, agriculture and allied industries.
• Bio-Instrumentation Engineer in the medical instruments manufacturing / maintenance firms.
• Industrial biotechnology engineers can seek employment in chemical and textile industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries.

Placements

• Biocon Ltd.
• Hindustan Antibiotics
• Hindustan Lever
• Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Indo American Hybrid Seeds
• Thapar Group