description
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.
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Currently Employed:
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Projected Annual Job Openings:
Not Available
Typical Hourly Wage:
$41.52 - $66.68
Typical Annual Salary:
$86,360 - $138,700
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
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Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
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Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
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Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
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Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease, including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
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Prepare technical reports and recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
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Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
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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.
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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.
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Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Air samplers or collectors
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Benchtop centrifuges
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Infrared spectrometers
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Microbiology analyzers
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Steam autoclaves or sterilizers
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Electronic mail software
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Medical software
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Word processing software
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