How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Chemist

  • Conduct chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes.
  • Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter.
  • Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
  • Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.

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