Biochemistry is the chemistry of living beings and has emerged as a very big area encompassing from basic biochemistry lab work to advanced research in genetics and DNA structure. Biological processes are related to the growth and reproduction of species and everywhere biochemical reactions are at the forefront which are studied by the scientists working in these areas and useful combinations of biochemicals are found for use in the medical and biochemical industries.
There are definitely good opportunities for a student having completed his PG in Biochemistry and at this juncture one has to pin point the area of interest where one can go either for the research to attain PhD or go for some job in the industry. Biochemistry has many interesting branches for focussing one's attention for learning and seeking a career in that. Some of these are Molecular biology, Genetics, Cell biology and signalling, Plant biology, Bioinformatics, Energy and metabolism, Development and disease, Biochemicals and drugs etc. There are many companies in the area of biochemical work and applications like Food and drink industry, Medical industry including Drug Manufacturing Companies, Medical research laboratories, Industrial Laboratories, Pollution control industry, Chemical industry, Agriculture and fisheries, Health and beauty care industry, Forensic laboratories, etc. These companies are always looking out for biochemistry qualified people for various positions falling in their work stream. So there is good scope for the qualified people. These companies or organisations generally employ the biochemistry persons in jobs like Clinical Scientist, Biotechnologist, Research Scientist, Research Associates, Microbiologist, Chemist, Biomedical Scientist, Pharmacologist, Laboratory Technician etc.
There are many good companies in our country where one can apply through the job portal information or direct advertisement for these posts and some of the top ranking companies in this reference are Indian Immunologicals Ltd, Biocon, Panacea Biotech Ltd, Serum Institute of India, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, Cadila Healthcare, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Cipla, Alkem Laboratories, Wockhardt, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Novozymes, Shanta Biotechnics Ltd, Bharat Serums and vaccines ltd etc.
Choosing between applying for the job in the industry and going for research leading to PhD is a decision which an individual has to take based on his inherent interest and liking.
Knowledge is power.