Genomics / Biotech Researcher
Hidden GemEvergreen · Health CareHealthcare → Research
Works at the intersection of biology, computation, and clinical research — from CRISPR to precision medicine.
School subjects that feed this
BiologyChemistryMathematicsComputer Science
Entry salary
₹5–10 LPA
Mid-career
₹15–35 LPA
Top range
₹40–150 LPA
Education
8 years
Demand
exploding
Supply
undersupplied
How you'd train
- Stream at 10+2: PCB or PCMB
- Entrance exams: IIT JAM, GATE Biotech, CSIR-NET
- Degree paths: B.Sc + M.Sc + PhD · B.Tech Biotech + MS/PhD
- Minimum qualification: MSc + research experience
Work reality
Indoors / outdoors10% outdoor
Desk / field15% field
Solo / team60% team
Traveloccasional
Work hourslong
Communication intensity3/5
Public-facing2/5
Physical demand2/5
Future outlook
10-year demandexploding
Supply in Indiaundersupplied
Automation vulnerability2/5
Emerging vs established5/5
Remote feasibility2/5
International mobility5/5
Post-COVID biotech infrastructure, genomics cost collapse, and ML-for-biology are reshaping the field. India is scaling up fast.
If this path changes, you can pivot to
Biotech Founder · Healthcare VC · Computational Biologist
Lifestyle fit
Job stability3/5
Work-life balance3/5
Social prestige (India)4/5
Autonomy4/5
Creative expression3/5
Impact / meaning5/5