Microbiologists
Also called: Bacteriologist, Microbiological Analyst, Microbiologist, Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist)
In the Army:
Biochemistry; Medical Laboratory Specialist; Microbiology
What they do:
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
On the job, you would:
- Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
- Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
- Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
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