Compare Microbiologists & Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Microbiologists $93,300
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians,... Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microbiologists
Microbiologists
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microbiologists
Microbiologists
Low
Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Medium

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Licensing

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Licensing for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

8 related certifications

Certification for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

29 related certifications

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