Domains: Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural biotech, Food biotech, Genetic engineering

Profiles:

• Research Scientist

• Molecular Biologist

• Genetic Engineer

• Biochemist

• Microbiologist

1. Research Scientist (Biotech)

What they do: Design and perform experiments to develop new products or understand biological processes.

Examples:

• Developing a new cancer drug using targeted therapy.

• Creating a plant variety resistant to pests using gene editing.

2. Molecular Biologist

What they do: Study the structure and function of genes and molecules inside cells.

Examples:

• Cloning a gene to produce insulin in bacteria.

• Studying how mutations in DNA cause genetic disorders.

3. Genetic Engineer

What they do: Manipulate DNA to change the genetic makeup of organisms.

Examples:

• Inserting human insulin gene into E. coli to mass-produce insulin.

• Creating genetically modified crops that grow in drought conditions.

4. Biochemist

What they do: Study the chemical processes inside living organisms.

Examples:

• Analyzing how enzymes speed up reactions in the human body.

• Studying how nutrients are converted into energy in cells.

5. Microbiologist

What they do: Study microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and their roles in health, environment, or industry.

Examples:

• Identifying the bacterial strain causing a hospital outbreak.

• Using yeast for bioethanol production in a fuel company.