Profession microbiologist

Microbiologists study and research the life forms, characteristics, and processes of microscopic organisms. They study microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, etc. in order to diagnose and counteract the effects that these microorganisms might have in animals, in the environment, in the food industry, or in the health care industry.

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Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic
• Investigative / Artistic
• Investigative / Social

Knowledge

• Biotechnology

  The technology that uses, modifies or harnesses biological systems, organisms and cellular components to develop new technologies and products for specific uses.

• Clinical cytology

  The science of the formation, structure, and function of cells.

• Biology

  Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

• Scientific research methodology

  The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

• Medical genetics

  The diagnosis, types and treatment of hereditary disorders; a type of genetics which refers to the application to medical care.

• Molecular biology

  The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.

• Pathogenic microorganisms

  The main classes of pathogenic microorganisms, the spread of infection and the use of universal precautions.

• Virology

  The structure, characteristics, evolution and interactions of viruses and the diseases they cause.

• Botany

  The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.

• Microbiology-bacteriology

  Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Skills

• Conduct research on fauna

  Collect and analyse data about animal life in order to discover the basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

• Collect biological data

  Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.

• Collect samples for analysis

  Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

• Gather experimental data

  Collect data resulting from the application of scientific methods such as test methods, experimental design or measurements.

• Detect microorganisms

  Use various laboratory methods and tools such as gene amplification and sequencing to detect and identify microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi in soil, air, and water samples.

• Apply scientific methods

  Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

• Send biological samples to laboratory

  Forward collected biological samples to the concerned laboratory, following strict procedures related to the labeling and tracking of the information on the samples.

• Perform scientific research

  Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

• Conduct research on flora

  Collect and analyse data about plants in order to discover their basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB