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Microbiologists in Battle Creek, Michigan

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Microbiologists on average make:
$76,960 ($37.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
5
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Bacteriologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist), Clinical Microbiologist, Cytologist, Electron Microscopist, Medical Microbiologist, Medical Technologist, Microbiological Analyst, Microbiologist, Microbiology Analyst

Technology/Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools Used

8-channel electronic pipettes, Alcohol lamps, Anaerobic growth chambers, Analytical balances, Argon lasers, Autoclaves, Automated gram stainers, Automated microbial identification systems, Automatic cell sorters, Automatic coverslipper

Tasks

  • Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
  • Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter.
  • Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease, including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
  • Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Integrity, Analytical Thinking, Initiative, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Persistence, Achievement/Effort

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