How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Prepare technical reports and recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
  • Develop new products and procedures for sterilization, food and pharmaceutical supply preservation, or microbial contamination detection.
  • Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
  • 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.

  • Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.