Science Occupations
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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Duties
1) Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition
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2) Perform tests on water, food and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms and to obtain information about sources of pollution and contamination.
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Personal qualities
1) Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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2) Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
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Interesting facts
Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.
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Cost
The median annual wage for microbiologists was $66,260 in May 2012
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How to become a microbiologist
A bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related field is needed for entry-level microbiologist jobs. A Ph.D. is typically needed to carry out independent research and to work in colleges and universities
References
http://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Microbiologists-4.cfm
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