A Microbiologist, is responsible for studying microorganisms and how they interact with other living things. Their duties include using laboratory equipment to run tests on bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, recording their findings in detailed reports and making presentations at conferences and other events about their research findings.
Microbiologist Duties and Responsibilities
By using computers along with a variety of laboratory instruments to conduct their experiments, microbiologists are responsible for analyzing the growth and behavior patterns of all forms of microorganisms. Some of the duties involved in this role are:
Performing laboratory experiments used to diagnose and treat illnesses.
Supervise biological technicians and their work to evaluate the accuracy of their results.
Isolate bacteria and other microorganism cultures for future study.
Classify microorganisms found in collected specimens for future reference.
Monitor the effects of microorganisms on animals, plants and the environment.
Research the findings of other scientists and attend conferences to stay up-to-date.
Publish research papers and technical reports of your findings.
Present findings to other scientists, engineers, executives and the public.
Note* Mandatory Education - MD or DNB