How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Microbiology Scientist
  • Public Health Microbiologist

  • Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
  • 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.

  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.