As biotechnology and Bioinformatics hold out great promise of new career openings for students, the biotech industry feels that only five per cent of the postgraduates are employable.The main reasons attributed for such a situation is the lack of confidence and innovation ability amongst these students coming out of the colleges with a biotechnology degree. Only two out of the 10 candidates have the risk taking ability, informed Sabita Rebecca, head, life sciences practice in HR consultancy, Nobby Nazareth Associates.
