Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Bharathidasan University, BCS-InSilico Biology, Advanta India Ltd, Aditi Technologies, etc are some of the firms where M.Sc holders in Bioinformatics can apply for a suitable job position. In these firms, they can occupy the post of Junior Research Fellow, Asst Professor, Information Officer or Scientist.

Career Avenues in Public Sector after M.Sc in Bioinformatics

M.Sc in Bioinformatics graduates can find a variety of career opportunities in public sector enterprises. Educational institutions, PSU’s and government departments are the main employers. Public sector companies like Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute are in great need of these candidates for filling their job positions like Information Officer and Computer Operator. Candidates selected as Information Officer are offered with a consolidated salary of Rs. 18,000/- per month where as Computer Operators can have up to Rs. Rs. 11,445/- per month.

Alike any other M.Sc courses, M.Sc in Bioinformatics also offers enough openings in Research Field. NRCPB, IARI, Bharathidasan University, Bharthiar University, Madurai Kamaraj University etc often invites applications for Junior Research Fellow positions. Only those with 55% marks in academics are eligible to apply.

Central University of Bihar has recently invited applications for the position of Asst professor/Lecturer in Bioinformatics. M.Sc degree in Bioinformatics with NET qualification is the eligibility insisted for the position. Selected candidates are offered with UGC scale salary, which is around Rs. 40,000/- per month. Pune University, Thiruvalluvar University etc are yet other examples for Universities offering such profiles.

Career Avenues in Private Sector after M.Sc in Bioinformatics

M.Sc holders in Bioinformatics can make a career in private sector also. In Polyclone Bioservices Private Limited, candidates with adequate work experience can join as Senior Scientist (Bioinformatics). Analysis of gene expression data is the main responsibility associated with this job profile. Advanta India Ltd is yet another organization where M.Sc holders in Bioinformatics can try for reputed job positions. Minimum 2 year work experience as well as knowledge in Genomics and gene databases is preferred for most of the core job profiles. Aditi Technologies, Wipro, etc also offer adequate job opportunities for these candidates.
Salary offered in private sector greatly depends on candidate’s skills as well as the level of responsibility associated with the job profile. At entry level, these candidates can have salary package in the range of Rs. 8000/- to Rs. 15,000/- per month. Through experience they can earn up to Rs. 50,000/- per month.