Healthcare & Life Sciences
Biotechnology Professional
Applies biological science to products and processes in industry and research.
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What this career is
Biotechnology uses living systems and biological processes in areas such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, diagnostics and industrial production.
- Typical education pathway
- B.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology, commonly with postgraduate study
What professionals typically do
- Run laboratory experiments and protocols
- Develop or optimise biological processes
- Maintain records and quality documentation
- Support research, production or quality teams
Typical education pathways
- Class 12 with Biology or PCM, then B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology
- M.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology; Ph.D. for research careers
Important skills
- Laboratory technique
- Molecular biology
- Documentation
- Analytical thinking
Suitable student interests
- Biology
- Laboratory work
- Research
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