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.

ESCO Code

2131.4.10

Alternative Labels

microbiology research scientist

microbiology research analyst

microbiology science researcher

parasitologist

microbiology studies research scientist

microbiology studies scholar

histologist

virologist

helminthologist

microbiology researcher

microbiology scientist

microbiology scholar

bacteriologist

microbiology studies research analyst

microbiology analyst

microbiology studies scientist

microbiology studies researcher

microbiology studies analyst

microbiology biotechnologist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities apply scientific methods collect biological data collect samples for analysis communicate with a non-scientific audience conduct research across disciplines conduct research on fauna conduct research on flora conduct research on reproductive medicine demonstrate disciplinary expertise detect microorganisms develop professional network with researchers and scientists disseminate results to the scientific community draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation evaluate research activities gather experimental data increase the impact of science on policy and society integrate gender dimension in research interact professionally in research and professional environments manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications manage personal professional development manage research data mentor individuals operate open source software perform project management perform scientific research promote open innovation in research promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities promote the transfer of knowledge publish academic research send samples to laboratory speak different languages synthesise information think abstractly write scientific publications

Essential Knowledge

biology biotechnology botany clinical cytology cryopreservation life sciences medical genetics medical mycology microbiology-bacteriology molecular biology pathogenic microorganisms proteomics scientific literature scientific research methodology virology

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on legislative acts analyse cell cultures apply blended learning assess environmental impact assist in clinical trials contribute to registration of pharmaceutical products control production develop bioremediation techniques develop new food products develop pharmaceutical drugs develop scientific research protocols develop vaccines perform laboratory tests perform lectures prepare compliance documents provide specialist pharmaceutical advice recommend product improvements supervise laboratory operations teach in academic or vocational contexts write research proposals

Optional Knowledge

biological chemistry communicable diseases helminthology histology immunology laboratory techniques neoplasia parasitology pharmaceutical chemistry pharmaceutical industry production processes toxicology

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Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a7a74a05-3dd0-46c6-99af-92df8042520c

Status

released

Occupations

microbiologist

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