BIOLOGICAL SCIENTISTS

BIOLOGICAL SCIENTISTS

Biological Scientists

•         Biological scientists work in varied environments ranging from rigorous outdoor conditions to exacting lab work. Biologists work with toxic substances undertake risk and hence have to exercise great care.

Personality & Working Conditions

•         Biological scientists must have an above average aptitude in the understanding of biological, chemical and mathematical concepts. Most of the job is of observation and systematic study hence a systematic approach coupled with patience and curiosity are essential to sustain one through long periods of research and study.

Biotechnology

•         A bundle of techniques applied to living cells is what we call biotechnology. The biotechnologist engineers these living cells to produce a particular product of improved quality. Biotechnology is the exploitation of natural resources at the microbial and molecular level for the benefit of mankind.

Working Conditions

•         Biotechnologists largely work in laboratories to conduct scientific research. Sometimes, they need to travel to different scientific centres due to the diversified nature of work.

Personality

•         Biotechnology requires intense hard work, perservance and challenge for achieving results. A very bright academic profile with scientific bent of mind is required.

Courses & Work Area

•         Anatomists (Tissue), Aquatic Biologists (life under water), Agronomist (Crop production), Bio-informatics (information from database), Cytologists (Cells), Biochemistry, Biophysics, Curator (Museum), Ecologists, Entomologists (Pests), Geneticists, Microbiologists, Ornithologists (Birds), Pisciculturist (Fish Culture), Mycologist (Control Fungi)

•         Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

•         Bio-Technology: Inter-discipline in Bio-Science, Bio-Chemistry, Chemical Science, Biological Engineering, Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering.

–       Combined Entrance Exam for M.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Sc(Agri) / M.V.Sc

•         Molecular Biology

•         Agricultural Bio-Technology