Compare Microbiologists & Cytotechnologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Microbiologists $93,300
Cytotechnologists $64,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

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

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Microbiologists
Microbiologists

8 related certifications

Certification for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

1 related certifications

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