How do they match: Microbiologists

  • Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.
  • Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
  • 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.

  • Analyze biological samples.
  • Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.