BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

About

        Biotechnology Engineering is combined of biology for research & development. Biotechnology involves a wide range of subjects such as engineering, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and chemistry.

There are various applications of biotechnology in fields such as animal husbandry, growth of vaccines and medicines, agriculture, pollution control, energy production and conservation, healing of prolonged disease and ecological conservation. It also helps in the development of insecticides, fertilizers and the quality of seeds. A candidate who specializes in this field is known as a biotechnologist. There are lots of career opportunities in this field for young aspirants both in India as well as aboard for biotechnologists.

Career

Some of its specialized fields are:-

        Genetics

        Virology

        Ecology

        Immunology

        Biophysics

        Bio-statistics

        Fisheries

        Biochemistry

        Pharmacology

        Microbiology

        Molecular Biology

        Animal Husbandry

Job Prospects

There are a lot of career opportunities in the field of biotechnology engineering. Graduates can seek employment in chemical and textile industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical firms and manufacturing industries. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Bío-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector. Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture. Biotechnologists can also opt for science writer in media houses.

Some job profiles: –

        Lab Technician

        Research Scientist

        Teacher/Professor

        Research Associate

        Science Writer

        Biotechnologist

        Quality Control Officer

Top companies, which employee biotechnologists, are: – 

        IDPL

        Thapar Group

        Hindustan Lever

        Biocon India Ltd.

        Hindustan Antibiotics

        Indo American Hybrid Seeds

Remuneration

        The compensation of a biotechnologist working in research organization or a public-sector industry is set according to the government standards. Professionals employed in corporate houses and industries can earn handsome salary. A graduate trainee in this field can initially earn around Rs.15,000 – 20,000every month. Professionals working in private colleges can earn good salary depending upon their experience. Fresh IIT pass out graduates working incorporate sector can earn salary between Rs.70,000- Rs. 85,000 per annum.

Course Structure

Part-I

Part-II

Project Work

Candidates are required to submit a Referee / Project Report to complete the requirement of the Technician Membership Examination (TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE).

A candidate of Technician Membership Examination (TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE)can take up submission of his report only after he has obtained a pass in Part-I of TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE Examination and only after he/she has appeared and obtained 40% marks in at least 5 subjects of Part-I of TMIIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE Examination.

Project Report / Referee Report

Each candidate appearing for Technician Membership Examination under the scheme of examination as approved by Govt. of India, is required to submit the Project Report in bound volumes.

Project Report detailed requirements and Project Report applications form is given in Institution website. The Project Report Application should be submitted with a fee.

Final pass Certificate will be issued only after Project Report is approved. Candidate is also required to pay certification fee and submit experience certificate for minimum period of 3½ years on employers letterhead.

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Model Format for submission of Referee/project report for TMIE-DIPIIE-DMIIE Examinations.

Note:

Academic Member needs to undertake Six months practical training from A.I.C.T.E or applicable Polytechnic/College.