Hey biotech community, i am 15 with 0 knowledge on biotech, i wanted to make fishes that glow in the dark, I have seen many tutorials on making glow in the night bacteria so that's how I got this idea. Is it possible to make glow in the dark fishes , if so what might be the cost of the equipment to do it.

Hi everyone,

I am considering an opportunity at Meril Life Sciences in the R&D department, Vapi, Gujrat with a 2.6 LPA CTC. However, I would have to relocate for this position. Before making a decision, I have a few questions and would appreciate insights from anyone who has worked there or knows about the company:

-How is the work culture in the R&D team? -Are there growth opportunities and career advancements? -How strict is the 5-year bond agreement? What happens if someone wants to leave early? -How is the work-life balance? -Any advice or thoughts on relocating for this role? I would really appreciate any insights! Thanks in advance! 😊

How to handle when you NEED more money, but you like your job, and you’d like to stay at your job and make more money, but in order for them to consider you for different positions they might need to be pushed with a negotiation that you have another job, but you don’t want to necessarily have to put another job offer on the table for them to consider you for other jobs?

Should I apply internally and just tell them that? Or should I directly ask for a higher level role?

Hello r/biotechnology community,

I've recently explored the intersection of somatic therapy and hormonal research, focusing on how AI and wearable technology can revolutionize this space. In my latest article, I delve into:

• The synergy between somatic practices and hormonal balance
• Innovations in AI-driven biotech applications
• The role of wearable tech in monitoring and enhancing therapeutic outcomes

I'm keen to hear your thoughts on these emerging trends and any experiences you've had in this interdisciplinary field. Let's discuss how these innovations can shape the future of healthcare.

Read the full article here.

Looking forward to an insightful discussion!

Hey everyone,

I’m a 22M from India, currently in my 8th semester of BTech Biotechnology. I need to do a project/internship, but I’m struggling to find one. I’ve applied for multiple positions through LinkedIn, but I haven’t received any responses. My parents are stressing me out about it, and I’m also facing financial problems, which makes things even harder.

My long-term goal is to pursue a master’s in bioinformatics abroad (looking at the UK, Australia, or Germany). However, my CGPA isn’t great (around 5.2), so I know I need to build my profile with experience to improve my chances. More importantly, I want to earn a huge amount of money to support my parents and secure a better future.

Right now, I feel stuck. I need to fill the gaps in my resume, gain relevant experience, and figure out my next steps. I’d appreciate any advice on:

1. Where I can find biotech/bioinformatics internships (especially remote ones).
2. How to gain experience that strengthens my application for a master's abroad.
3. Any alternative ways to build my resume despite a low CGPA.
4. High-paying career paths in biotech/bioinformatics that I can aim for.

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has any insights, I’d really appreciate your help!

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, first of all, this is a genuine question from someone who is interested in studying biotechnology. I’m actually between Chemical engineering and biotechnology (I KNOW How different they are! But you can understand my insterest)

I don’t know how to choose between these two so I’m trying to know all their pros and cons from people with actual experience. I have talked with biotechnologists but they didn’t give me genuine answers hahah they just ignored me :P

Thanks in advance, I hope everyone has a beautiful day

Hi everyone, I'm currently working on my MS in biotechnology. I'm wondering if anyone has any insight on finding lab research opportunities (i.e., internships, unpaid research positions, etc.) outside the university I'm enrolled in. Since it's an online program and I live out of state, I'm unable to apply for any open positions at my university. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, I’m applying for a Biotechnology Bsc Degree (UK) just because I love all the modules and i really feel like it’s perfect for me.

I’m not sure how I’ll do on my A-Levels and don’t want to go too far for uni. So i’ll likely go to Liverpool john moors university (ranked 71st in biological sciences) it’s a pretty low rank uni but i don’t like being too far from home.

I was just wondering if the uni matters loads for this degree. I mean, is it the kind of degree where if it’s from a low rank you’re a lot less likely to get a job?

Also, what kind of careers can you branch on from it. I’m just a bit worried about winding up in 50,000 debt and not having a decent job in the area i love afterwards.

Any advice is good advice. Thanks

Dear redditers, I am here in Dubai since 1 year and trying very hard to search Biotechnology jobs as I did Msc. Biotechnology. I have come to the conclusion that either this country is just not for this field or I don't know the specific recruitment company who are working on this. Please help if you know anything . Would love to connect.

Hello everyone. I’m working on a research project for my senior year of high school, and I am having trouble finding an answer online for some of my questions. My research project is looking at CD-19 production, but due to the constraints of cost and the laboratory quality I am unable to use B-Cells. I came across Hybridoma cells, and I was wondering if they are something that could be substituted for B-Cells in experimentation. I found one research paper that wasn’t very recent, but said that most Hybridomas still express CD-19 after fusion. Would this be a viable substitute for B-Cells? Thank you.

Hello everyone, how is the culture at argenx, especially for a remote worker? Some of the Glassdoor reviews seems concerning, however the company has a strong future on paper.

Hi,

About to graduate with a degree in Biochemistry (BSc). Got accepted to go to Georgetown for their MS in Biotechnology, and I would choose their “BioBusiness” track. I want to go down the route of Biotech equity research, and found one person I talked to who did that program and broke into that field.

I also may get a return offer at a top5 Pharma company to do clinical trial management. I’m considering doing that and then down the line going to a really good MBA program to break into that space.

What should I do? What would be better? Also, that person I talked to broke in, but also said they would consider getting an MBA later as well to further career to a CFO role wayyy down the line.

Thanks!

I'm in 8th sem fo btech biotechnology which is project work I have to do internship. Firstly I can't find any and my parents are stressing me out and i have applied for various positions through LinkedIn but I didn't get any calls . And I'm planning to do masters in bioinformatics from abroad and my cgpa isnt so good wich 5.2 something i have to add experience to resume i.e fill the gaps in the resume. From where should I start and go through.

What are some career options after studying biotech? What skills are useful in this domain?

Hello all, I am leaving my research tech position at JHU in a few months and I still need to make plans with my PI to sort out details for leaving. I would love to present to him potential candidates for my replacement by the time we sit down and talk about future plans. If anybody is interested in filling this position feel free to reach out to me for further details!

Hello there. I am working on a project where we have to find out how to produce and regine natural food colors. We have found an article on anthocyanines produced in yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) where the anthonine product is transported out of the cell. We are a bit stuck on the downstream progress though. Would it work like this?:

1. Centrifuge, to seperate the product from the cells
2. Mix in ethanol, citric acid and water, to bind and stabilize the anthocyanines. Then take the upper layer, as the anthocyanines and ethanol have a lower density than water.
3. Let the ethanol evaporate.

Would this work? And what could be done better?

Hello. I have been looking for articles and protocols for transforming yeast with plasmid DNA, however, almost all of them use lithium acetate, a reagent that I do not have in my laboratory and that I need to finish my master's degree. I transformed it only by electroporation but it was not very effective. Does anyone have any idea of a protocol?

Is the University of Queensland, Australia a good university for taking a master's in biotechnology? I am trying for the synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology specialisation. I plan on working in the biotech sector for a while, make some money and then probably move into research after a PhD. Is this worth the effort and money? Will I be able to earn a decent salary?

I have a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering with a good GPA and 1.5 years of work experience in the storage tank unit of a reputed refinery.

If this is the wrong subreddit to ask please let me know

I will finish my schooling this year and I am looking into various fields of biology. I’ve decided that MBBS or nursing isn’t for me, biotechnology might be the best option. When I looked into colleges many of them offer double degrees. Which is the best double degree for biotech if I want to work in industries and not academia? There are many options, such as zoology, botany, genetics, chemistry, and forensics. I am really confused if biotechnology is even the right field to enter? Are there any fields that have better career opportunities than biotechnology?

I am asking here because I don't know anyone from this field. I want advice and opinions from people who have experience in this field. Please don't ignore.

hello, i am a 3rd year student pursuing my bachelors in biotechnology. this semester we have a course titled "principles of biochemical engineering" kindly can u guys suggest some books that can deal with the course efficiently and are also easier to digest.

^(Just a heads up: I know it's this sub's consensus that a biotech master's is a waste of money. For personal reasons I really need to leave the country I'm living in and I'm looking to move to the US. I know the job market is shit and H1B battle is long and impossible, I just really don't see myself being in this country forever. Money is also not too much of a problem for me personally. So my justification is that a master's degree will at least get my foot in the door (with the OPT) ^(and if getting a job doesn't work out, I'll at least have a degree and hopefully entry level experience that I can leverage in my home country.))

So onto the main point. I have an undergrad in biotech and although I would love to pivot out to a different field, I don't really see much options (I'm also applying to biostatistics and bioinformatics). I want my master's biotech coursework to be tailor made to better my chances of getting into the industry (QC/QA, manufacturing, CRO; whichever). I get that nothing beats actual industry experience, but let's just play devil's advocate and say that was not an option. Most MBiot degrees are super flexible and I can concentrate on pure bio side of the course (cell biology, immunology, genomics), or I could take the courses like clinical trials, data science for biomed, stats and probability, epidemiology. Which side would benefit me most?

I'm just worried that my focus on the industry side would completely burn bridges to the research side (just in case I have to go back). I'll also try to continue research during my master's study (if I find a lab or get into a thesis program) but I think the ultimate goal is to not be in a lab setting. I have around one year of wet-lab experience but it really was not for me. I've done industry internships here and there, and it was a much better match. I'm just really set on a master's degree and would want the large amount of money to have the least lowest return in investment. Any advice is welcome. Thanks :)

I am a new(ish) grad with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in psychology. I’m struggling to find a job that doesn’t require years of experience and recently came across a few videos that mentioned careers in biotech. I was wondering what kind of careers (job titles) this would be, specifically ones that are entry-level friendly?

Sincerely a 2024 grad who had no counselors or direction in undergrad 🙃

Hi friends, has anyone used 0.22 um syringe filters from Chinese brands or from sites like AliExpress? Please could you share your experience using them? Due to the high costs of other brands, I would like to know if anyone has had experience with them to consider using them as an option in the laboratory to sterilize already fermented bacterial culture broths. Use of 0.22um syringe filters purchased on Aliexpress