MSc Biotechnology Jobs: Salary, Government, Scope, Freshers, Industry

MSc Biotechnology has evolved as one of the most favourable subjects for students. Partly because out of 5000 Biotech companies in India, more than 4200 companies are startups. Moreover, India’s biggest advantage in this sector is that it has 665 FDA-approved plants in the US and more than 1,400 WHO-compliant manufacturing plants in India. This provides huge opportunities for MSc Biotechnology students.

Given India’s rapid advances in the Pharmaceutical industry, Biopharmaceuticals form the biggest share (i.e 62%) in the Biotechnology industry. In the other sectors of the Biotechnology industry, the biggest advancement could be made in producing BT cotton which is a genetically modified cotton plant for pest resistance. India is the second-largest producer in the world.

Students after MSc Biotechnology will get a salary between INR 4,50,000 to INR 6,00,000. MSc Biotechnology job opportunities will rise with experience. Professionals can expect a salary that will be more than 10 LPA after a 5-year work experience.

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Table of Contents

MSc biotechnology jobs

1.1 Jobs after MSc Biotechnology

MSc biotechnology jobs for freshers
Government jobs after MSc Biotechnology
MSc biotechnology scope
MSc Biotechnology Placements in IIT
jobs for MSc life sciences
MSc Biotechnology Salary

7.1 Location

7.2 Department

7.3 Company Type

Courses after MSc Biotechnology
MSc Biotechnology Jobs: FAQs

MSc Biotechnology Jobs

M.Sc in Biotechnology courses Jobs in India and the salary for the course are in a variety of ranges along with good placements:

Job Role	Description	Average Salary (INR)
Microbiologist	Microbiologists research the development and traits of minute creatures, such viruses. For entry-level positions, microbiologists usually require a bachelor's degree in microbiology or a closely related discipline. To work in research or at colleges and universities, one usually needs a Ph. D	2.50 LPA
Biomedical Engineer	Biomedical engineers are in charge of technologies such as medical X-ray imaging, MRI and PET scans, artificial hearts, sophisticated prosthetic limbs, artificial hip implants, prenatal ultrasound, and arthroscopic surgery, to mention a few. They also conduct research in the lab and engineer at the work-bench and at the hospital	3.67 LPA
Biotech Product Analyst	Biotech Analysts employ molecular biology methods to comprehend and work with the fundamental components of biological organisms. They research the physical, chemical, and genetic characteristics of tissues, cells, and organisms and determine how this information may be applied practically	3.80 LPA
Senior Research Associate	In addition to overseeing and training research assistants, Senior Research Associate’s also assist in the training of Research Associates. Under the general supervision of a Senior Research Scientist or other senior research professionals, a Senior Research Associate operates with a significant level of independence.	5.50 LPA
Biomanufacturing Specialist	Biomanufacturing Specialists generate an extensive array of biobased products for the burgeoning worldwide biospace. Bioprospecting, or the identification and launching of novel products based on biologic resources, is the first step in the biomanufacturing process.	6.50 LPA
Research Scientist	Research scientists are responsible for designing, undertaking and analyzing information. They could work for government laboratories, specialist research organizations, environmental organizations or universities.	7 LPA
Senior Biochemist	The duty of a Senior Biochemist is to measure, analyze and experiment toxins, enzymes, and hormones	7.30 LPA
Clinical Technician	Medical personnel that carry out a range of technical duties in medical settings are known as clinical technicians. They are frequently employed by hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and other such places. A clinical technician's primary responsibility is to operate the equipment required to treat patients	8 LPA
Senior Medical Scientist	Medical scientists focus on designing and conducting studies to investigate human diseases, and methods to prevent them. They conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.	8.50 LPA

Jobs after MSc Biotechnology

BSc Biotechnology focuses on basic and applied aspects of all fields of biotechnology such as human health. It is a baseline for MSc Biotechnology. BSc student in biotechnology or any other biological sciences-related field can MSc Biotechnology.

BSc Jobs		MSc Jobs
Job Titles	Salary	Job Titles	Salary
Biochemist	INR 5.2 LPA	Research Scientist	INR 7.2 LPA
Lab Technician	INR 3 LPA	Medical Coder	INR 2.4 LPA
Biotech Analyst	INR 6 LPA	Research Biochemist	INR 6.6 LPA
Epidemiologist	INR 6 LPA	Quality Controller	INR 3.2 LPA
Biostatistician	INR 5.5 LPA	Regional Manager	INR 9.6 LPA
Clinical Research Manager	INR 9 LPA	Operations Executive	INR 7 LPA
Medical Coder	INR 4.5 LPA	Executive Assistant	INR 3 LPA
Research Associate	INR 3.5 LPA	Food Scientist	INR 10 LPA
Associate Biotechnologist	INR 3.2 LPA	Research Scientist	INR 7,00,000 P.A.
Biotechnology Instructor	INR 5.4 LPA	Senior Research Associate	INR 5,50,000 P.A.

MSc Biotechnology Jobs for Freshers

Average starting Salary for MSc Biotechnology in India is around INR 2.1 Lakh per year.

Job Title	Salary
Medical Coder	INR 2,25,000 - INR 6,00,000 P.A.
Product Specialist	INR 1,75,000 - INR 2,25,000 P.A.
Lab Assistant	INR 3,25,000 - INR 4,50,000 P.A.
Technician (Molecular Biology)	INR 2,00,000 P.A.
Research Biochemist	INR 2,00,000 P.A.
Quality Controller	INR 1,70,000 P.A.

Government Jobs After MSc Biotechnology

A Biotechnology Masters graduate has high professional priority and respect in almost all government sector organizations. The range of work after MSc Biotechnology in India for graduates is wide and very rewarding for postgraduates.

Some of the best government jobs for an M.Sc in Biotechnology in India are:

Job Titles	Salary
Network Administrator	INR 0.5 LPA - 0.6 LPA
Agriculturist	INR 2 LPA - INR 2.6 LPA
Lab Attendant	INR 4.5 LPA - INR 5.8 LPA
Clinical Supplies Manager	INR 5 LPA
Biologist	INR 2.7 LPA - INR 4.4 LPA
Medical Coder	INR 3.75 LPA
Lab Technician	INR 0.2 LPA - INR 4.2 LPA

Msc Biotechnology Scope

The master's degree in biotechnology is a purely research-oriented subject that brings together the disciplines of biology and technology. It is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India and is expected to grow in the coming years. The field is too broad and includes the widespread biotech industries and innovative entrepreneur ecosystems. It supports students in a stable professional career with extensive employment opportunities in India and abroad.

Graduate students are employed as Research Biochemists, Senior Associate Scientists, Regulatory Affairs Associates, Biotech Researchers, Quality Controllers or Engineers, and Regional Managers in industries such as Biotech Research organizations, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, etc.

The main fields in which biotechnology students work as professionals are agriculture, medicine and health care, industrial experimental research, environmental research and development, and animal husbandry, etc.

MSc Biotechnology Placements in IIT

IIT Bombay and IIT Roorkee offer MSc & dual degrees in Biotechnology.

IITs	Placement
IIT Bombay	INR 6 LPA
IIT Roorkee	INR 9 - INR 10 LPA

Jobs for MSc Life Sciences

Life sciences is the scientific study of living organisms related to their origin, evolution, and biological traits. This field has emerged as an excellent career opportunity. Given below are Job titles and salary for MSc Lie Sciences graduates:

Job Titles	Salary
Food Scientist	INR 7.20 LPA
Nutritionist	INR 4.8 LPA
Laboratory Technician	INR 3.6 LPA
Research Assistant in Biotechnology Lab	INR 8.4 LPA
Immunologist	INR 9 LPA
Technical officer	INR 3 LPA
Research Scientists	INR 7 LPA
Laboratory Technician	INR 3 LPA

MSc Biotechnology Salary

The table beneath contains information about the salary for MSc Biotechnology on the basis of Location, company type, and department.

Salary in Top Cities

Location	Salary
New Delhi	INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Coimbatore	INR 0.2 LPA - INR 2.4 LPA
Hyderabad	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 2.9 LPA
Noida	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 2.4 LPA
Mumbai	INR 3.6 LPA - INR 4.6 LPA
Indore	INR 3.8 LPA - INR 4.8 LPA
Ambala	INR 2.7 LPA - INR 3.5 LPA
Vadodra	INR 3.6 LPA - INR 4.6 LPA
Bangalore	INR 1.1 LPA - INR 1.4 LPA
Gwalior	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 2.3 LPA
Pune	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 2.3 LPA

Salary as per Department

Departments	Salary
Biotech & Life sciences	INR 2.3 LPA - INR 2.9 LPA
Financial Services	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 3.5 LPA
Healthcare / Pharma	INR 2 LPA
Industrial Equipment / Machinery	INR 0.2 LPA
Manufacturing	INR 3.6 LPA - INR 4.6 LPA
Education / Training	INR 3.7 LPA - INR 4.8 LPA
Clinical Research / Contract Research	INR 2.0 LPA - INR 5.8 LPA
Medical Services / Hospital Companies	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 2.4 LPA
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences	INR 3.1 LPA

Salary in Top Companies

Some of the best Master of Biotechnology jobs in the government sector are as follows:

Top Government Companies	Job Title	Salary
BIBCOL	Supervisor	INR 2 LPA
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission	Laboratory Assistant	INR 3 LPA
NCERT	Junior Project Fellow	INR 1 LPA

Some of the best Master of Biotechnology jobs in the private sector are as follows:

Top Private Companies	Job Title	Salary
ZELLE Biotechnology Private Limited	Operations Executive	INR 7 LPA
Organica Biotech Pvt. Ltd.	Executive Assistant	INR 3 LPA
Unilever	Food Scientist	INR 10 LPA

Jobs for M.Sc in Biotechnology graduates in India offered in the private sector are Research Scientist, Research Associate, Teacher, Marketing Manager, Quality Control Officer, Analyst (Venture-Capitalist), Environmental or Safety Specialist, Lab Technician, Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental and Industrial, Medical Representative, and more.

Courses after MSc Biotechnology

Certification Course in Pharmacy: There are various short-term courses related to the research and production of pharmaceutical medications. The duration of these courses is from a few hours to four months.
Certification Course in Agriculture: In this course, students learn to grow crops and how to select the best chemicals and fertilizers for high-quality production. This course is about crop raising practices and the use of scientific technology. The duration of this course is three months to one year
Certification Course in Nutrition and Dietetics: It is known as a home science course that prepares students to be successful learners and practitioners in all areas related to dietetics. The duration of the course is six months.
Certification course in Biochemistry: This course covers various topics such as plants, animals, the human body, plant biology and some other related topics. The duration of this course was 6 hours.
Certification course in Medical Laboratory Technology: This is a short-term specialized course. This course focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases.
Doctor of Philosophy: Ph.D. Biotechnology course is another option after MSc Biotechnology, which is a research-based doctoral course. It includes topics like Biological Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Analytical Techniques and Bioinformatics. The duration of the Ph.D. course is 3 to 5 years.
B.Ed: B.Ed is an undergraduate course of 2 years. MSc Biotechnology graduates can pursue B.Ed courses if they want to start a career as a teacher. This course focuses on teaching at a secondary level and higher secondary level division.

MSc Biotechnology Jobs: FAQs

Ques. What are the Job options after MSc Biotechnology?

Ans. There are various job Options after MSc Biotechnology that are directly related to the realm of Biotechnology such as Biomedical Engineer, Senior Biochemist, Senior Medical Scientist, Biological/Clinical Technician, Microbiologist, Process Development Scientist and more.

Ques. What is the average salary of a MSc graduate?

Ans. Average starting Salary for MSc Biotechnology in India is around INR 2.1 LPA. Biotechnologists are paid well according to their work..

Ques. What are the best colleges to study MSc Biotechnology?

Ans. Top Colleges which are offering AIIMS Delhi, SRM University Chennai, JMI New Delhi, IIT Bombay, LPU Jalandhar, VIT Vellore, and MSU Baroda.

Ques. Is doing MSc Biotechnology worth it?

Ans. MSc Biotechnology is considered as a booming career option with its demand emerging in various sectors such as pharmaceutical, animal husbandry, agriculture, healthcare, medicine, genetic engineering, etc.

Ques. What are the skills required to study MSc Biotechnology?

Ans. The skills essential to a biotechnology position include analytical skills, research skills. ability to work both independently and as part of a team, communication, complex and creative attention to detail and accuracy, time management.

Ques. What are the courses that can be done after MSc Biotechnology?

Ans. Certification course in pharmacy,Certification course in agriculture, Certification course in nutrition and dietetics, Certification course in Biochemistry, Certification course in Medical Laboratory Technology,Doctor of Philosophy, B.Ed, MBA, Certification course in bioinformation, and Certification course in Nanotechnology.

Ques. Can someone work in a hospital after MSc Biotechnology?

Ans. Yes, after the completion of the MSc Biotechnology, graduates can work in hospitals as a Technician, technical officer in diagnostic labs at hospital.

Ques. What are the responsibilities of biotechnologists?

Ans. The main responsibility of biotechnologists is to design and develop research studies, develop new research procedures, and set up laboratory equipment. They are responsible for improving human life standards.

Ques. Where can MSc Biotechnology graduate work?

Ans. Research and teaching, Environmental control, food processing, Biotech and life sciences, Pharmaceutical, food industry, financial services, medical services and more.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria to pursue MSc Biotechnology?

Ans. To pursue MSc Biotechnology candidates must have 50% aggregate marks in grduation from any recognized university.