Biotech jobs

The $28 billion biotechnology industry, in a broad sense, uses organisms, cells, or molecules isolated from cells to make products or solve problems. Scientific breakthroughs in the 1970s allowed companies to capitalize on biotechnology techniques to make products ranging from better pharmaceutical drugs to enzymes that stonewash jeans.

Today, the industry's nearly 1,457 companies employ more than 179,000 people in research, development, manufacturing, sales and other types of jobs. The biotech industry is predicted to employ a large number of people, with hundreds of high-paying scientific and technical jobs, coming open every year.

Career Opportunities
The Career options related to the Biotech Industry extend to universities, medical schools and government labs. Every well-established Biotech Unit comprises of several divisions that carry out different functions. The career opportunity available with such departments consists of :

Research & Development
Scientific Directors, Scientists, Research Associates, Research Assistants, Bioinformatics Scientist/Engineer, Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer, Molecular Modeler, Facility Manager/Supervisor (Animal Sciences), Veterinarian, Lab Assistant, Glasswasher

Operations
Process Development Managers, Process Development Technician, Manufacturing Managers Manufacturing Technician, Manufacturing Instrumentation / Calibration Technician, Purchasing Agent / Buyer, Facilities Manager, Toxicologist, Environmental Engineers.

Quality
Quality Control (QC) Manager/Supervisor, QC Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager/Supervisor, Quality Assurance (QA) Documentation Specialist, Validation Manager.

Clinical Research
Clinical Research Manager, Biostatistician, Clinical Data Manager/Associate, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs Director

Finance & Administration
Financial Officers, Director of Finance, Accounting Managers, Accounting Clerks, Public/Investor Relations Manager, Government Relations Manager, Human Resources Representative, Administrative Assistant, Manager of Information Systems, Analyst/Programmer Patent/IP Attorney

Business Development
Business Development Mangers, Corporate Planning Managers, Business Development Research Analysts, Product Marketing Managers, Marketing Research Analyst.

Project Management
Director of Project Management, Project Managers, Project Assistants.

The Job Demands
International Employers look for cross-disciplinary education, as Biology problems are too big to be solved by people trained in only one discipline. The aspirants need to possess science and technology basics, training in computer use and information technology, and education in biotechnology & bioethics to anticipate and present options for solving prickly social issues. Community and four-year college training in biology and related disciplines, including integrated science and technology programs that incorporate computer science, information technology chemistry, biology, engineering principles, and bioethics, are preferred.

The industry's diversity and potential for growth mean exciting and rewarding career opportunities for Indian Professional, since, Indians have two great skills; a sound base in mathematics and knowledge of biosciences.