How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Medical Microbiologist
  • Medical Technologist
  • Microbiological Laboratory Technician
  • Public Health Microbiologist

  • 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.

  • Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
  • Monitor and perform tests on water, food, and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms or to obtain information about sources of pollution, contamination, or infection.
  • Prepare technical reports and recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
  • Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
  • Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.

  • Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.