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Job 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-1022.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 76,850.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 36.00
Currently, there are 21,670 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Microbiologists”.

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Tasks for “Microbiology Analyst”

Develop new products and procedures for sterilization, food and pharmaceutical supply preservation, or microbial contamination detection.
Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease, including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter.
Conduct chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes.
Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens and toxins.
Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
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.
Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters and phosphorimagers.
Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
Provide laboratory services for health departments, for community environmental health programs, and for physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
Research use of bacteria and microorganisms to develop vitamins, antibiotics, amino acids, grain alcohol, sugars, and polymers.

Related Technology & Tools

Micromanipulators
Argon lasers
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Oil-immersion microscope lenses
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Laboratory glassware washers
Ultraviolet UV lamps
Desktop computers
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Laboratory gas burners
Protective gloves
Gas chromatographs GC
Micro balances
Microcentrifuges
Erlenmeyer flask clamps
Dissolved oxygen meters
Desktop centrifuges
Visible spectrometers
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Gel documentation systems
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HEPA filtered biosafety cabinets
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Gel electrophoresis boxes
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High-speed centrifuges
Culture tubes
Refrigerated recirculating water baths
Transmission electron microscopes TEM
Gel transfer apparatus
Peristaltic pumps
Multistage agar impactors
Steroclaves
Rotator mixers
Bacteriological incubators
Automated gram stainers
Inverted microscopes
Orbital shaking water baths
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ELISA plate readers
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Biological safety hoods
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Electronic toploading balances
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Raman spectrometers
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Infrared IR spectrometers
Scanning electron microscopes SEM
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Microcalorimeters
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Laser printers
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