O*NET-SOC 19-1022.00
Microbiologists
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.Core15212
- Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.Core3676
- Monitor and perform tests on water, food, and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms or to obtain information about sources of pollution, contamination, or infection.Core15213
- Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.Core3675
- Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.Core3679
- Use a variety of specialized equipment, such as electron microscopes, gas and high-pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence-activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers.Core3683
- Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease, including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.Core3678
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations, based upon research outcomes.Core3681
- Research use of bacteria and microorganisms to develop vitamins, antibiotics, amino acids, grain alcohol, sugars, and polymers.Supplemental3685
- Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter.Core3677
- Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.Core3680
- Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.Core3682
- Develop new products and procedures for sterilization, food and pharmaceutical supply preservation, or microbial contamination detection.Core15214
- Conduct chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes.Core3684
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 44 examples in 12 categories, 8 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Analytical or scientific software
- Assistant Software for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Interpretation ASASI
- Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST
- BD Biosciences CellQuest
- BD Biosciences CloneCyt
- Bruker Optics OPUS
- BtB Software Mycobacteriology Lab
- Codon Usage Database
- Computing Solutions LabSoft LIMS Micro
- DM2 Bills of Lading
- FindTarget
- FramePlot
- Gene Finder
- Gene recognition software
- Genie Interactive
- Image capture and analysis software
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- NetLims AutoLims
- Pathogen Modeling Program PMP
- PHYLIP
- PIBWin
- PredictProtein
- Proscan
- Protein databases
- Protein Explorer
- ProtScale
- STARLIMS
- Statistical software
- TreeView
- Verity Software House ModFit LT
Information retrieval or search software
- ComBase
Medical software
- Computer Service & Support CLS-2000 Laboratory System
- Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS
Data base user interface and query software
- Database management software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- WHONET
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Operating system software
- Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
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Research diseases or parasites.
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Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.
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Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior.
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Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspect condition of natural environments.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze biological samples.
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Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.
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Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate laboratory or field equipment.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.