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Job Prospects :
-Microbiologists can find job opportunities in sectors such as government and private hospitals, food industries, research and development organizations, chemical industries and pharmaceutical industries.
-One can also choose a career as science writer, who writes articles for professional microbiologists.
One may work as :
Biomedical scientist
Mycologist
Protozoologist
Biochemist
Biotechnologist
Analysts
Microbiologist
Cell Biologist
Geneticist
Immunologist
Parasitologist
Science Writer
Teacher
Virologist
One may find employment in :
Laboratories
Private Hospitals
Research Organizations
Universities
Pharmaceutical Industries
Food Industry
Beverage Industry
Chemical Industries
Environmental Agencies
Agriculture Department
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Salary :
As far as salary is concerned, it depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, to give you a brief view,
- Those who are working in a government or private sector get handsome remuneration along with perks and other benefits which are revised time to time.
-For a fresher in this field salary starts from Rs.12,000 to Rs.20,000 per month.
-For professionals who are working in pharmaceutical industry or biotech labs can draw a salary in between Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month.
-Those who have M.Sc or PhD degree in microbiology can get a salary ranging from Rs.30,000 to Rs.60,000 per month in a reputed Industries.
- Those who are working in teaching profession can earn a salary of Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 per month. The salary gets doubled with a experience of 2-3 years.
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