§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

microbiologist

Microbiologists study and research the life forms, characteristics, and processes of microscopic organisms.

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)