Microbiologist

• Study human, animal and plant cells, pathogens, tissues and toxins
• Carry out trials for new pharmaceuticals, medicines and vaccines
• Offer laboratory services for public health agencies related to environmental health programmes
• Perform routine testing on microbiological activities
• Maintain and update knowledge regarding testing methods
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other team members when completing experiments
• Sterilise all manual equipment and supplies prior to laboratory analysis
• Establish and prepare documents for lab protocol for all employees
• Develop new testing processes for raw materials
• Record accurate accounts and data collected in the laboratory
• Monitor inventory of tools, technology and supplies, and make purchase orders when needed
• Probe into issues that have created problems on samples

Microbiologists will start their careers finding employment with recruiters. Before earning a job with federal and state governments, many microbiologists begin their careers at food processing companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, universities, hospitals and research institutions. With enough experience and credentials, microbiologists can work at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Eventually, you will have gained enough experience and accolades that you can enter into teaching.