Microbiologists
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
22 alternate job titles:
Bacteriologist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist)
Clinical Microbiologist
Cytologist
Electron Microscopist
Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Medical Microbiologist
Medical Technologist
Microbiological Analyst
Microbiologist
Microbiology Analyst
Microbiology Scientist
Microbiology Specialist
Microscopist
Pharmaceutical Microbiologist
Public Health Microbiologist
QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist)
Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist)
Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst)
Research Microbiologist
Research Specialist
Virologist
Salary Information
Microbiologists: $87,330 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior. | General |
| Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms. | General |
| Operate laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations. | General |
| Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis. | General |
| Inspect condition of natural environments. | General |
| Analyze biological samples. | Analysis |
| Research diseases or parasites. | Analysis |
| Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures. | Analysis |
| Analyze chemical compounds or substances. | Analysis |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Develop new or advanced products or production methods. | Development |
| Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Assistant Software for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Interpretation ASASI | Analytical or scientific software |
| BD Biosciences CellQuest | Analytical or scientific software |
| BD Biosciences CloneCyt | Analytical or scientific software |
| Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| Bruker Optics OPUS | Analytical or scientific software |
| BtB Software Mycobacteriology Lab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Codon Usage Database | Analytical or scientific software |
| ComBase | Information retrieval or search software |
| Computer Service & Support CLS-2000 Laboratory System | Medical software |
| Computing Solutions LabSoft LIMS Micro | Analytical or scientific software |
| DM2 Bills of Lading | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| FindTarget | Analytical or scientific software |
| FramePlot | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gene Finder | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gene recognition software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Genie Interactive | Analytical or scientific software |
| Image capture and analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| NetLims AutoLims | Analytical or scientific software |
| Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS | Medical software |
| PHYLIP | Analytical or scientific software |
| PIBWin | Analytical or scientific software |
| Pathogen Modeling Program PMP | Analytical or scientific software |
| PredictProtein | Analytical or scientific software |
| Proscan | Analytical or scientific software |
| ProtScale | Analytical or scientific software |
| Protein Explorer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Protein databases | Analytical or scientific software |
| STARLIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| TreeView | Analytical or scientific software |
| Verity Software House ModFit LT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database management software | Data base user interface and query software |
| WHONET | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Electron Microscopy Technologist | Microscopy Society of America | Not Available |
| Diplomate of Medical Microbiology | American Board of Medical Microbiology | Not Available |
| Molecular Diagnostics | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Qualified Environmental Professional | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Technologist in Microbiology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
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