How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Chemist

  • Conduct chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes.
  • Use a variety of specialized equipment, such as electron microscopes, gas and high-pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence-activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers.

  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
  • Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.