How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Quality Control Microbiologist
  • Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
  • Medical Technologist
  • Public Health Microbiologist

  • Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Inspect condition of natural environments.
  • Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.