What would you do as a Microbiologist?
Microbiologists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and laboratories
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals, microbes or infectious diseases
- need to be methodical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study bacteria, viruses and fungi
- grow bacteria, viruses and fungi
- analyse biological samples
- sort microorganisms into groups
- study diseases and parasites
- check the health of soil and water
- monitor environmental impacts
- prepare reports
- guide lab staff
How can you become a Microbiologist?
You need a qualification to become a microbiologist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in microbiology or similar area
You may need
- a postgraduate qualification in biological sciences or similar area
- a Master of Science or similar
- a doctoral degree in microbiology or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
