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microbiologist

Concept overview

Code

2131.4.10

Description

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.

Alternative Labels

bacteriologist

helminthologist

histologist

microbiology analyst

microbiology biotechnologist

microbiology research analyst

microbiology researcher

microbiology research scientist

microbiology scholar

microbiology science researcher

microbiology scientist

microbiology studies analyst

microbiology studies research analyst

microbiology studies researcher

microbiology studies research scientist

microbiology studies scholar

microbiology studies scientist

parasitologist

virologist

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:

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