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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $49,230.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 41 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 62 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 5.54 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 269 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 12.11 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Written Communication
Leadership
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Oral Communication
Creativity
Organization
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Written Communication
Leadership
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Oral Communication
Creativity
Organization
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze organic compounds
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze biological samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze ecosystem data
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze biological samples
Isolate microorganisms
Perform biological testing
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze ecosystem data
Getting Information
Study development of microscopic organisms
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms
Conduct biological research
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures
Study plant development
Collect scientific or technical data
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms
Conduct biological research
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures
Study plant development
Collect scientific or technical data
Study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities
Thinking Creatively
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop new products based on scientific research
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop new or advanced products or production methods
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop new products based on scientific research
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop new or advanced products or production methods
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Follow safety procedures and regulations in scientific or laboratory environments
Implement pollution control techniques
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Standardize methods of immunization
Handle infectious materials safely according to procedures
Implement health or sanitation standards
Solve production problems
Implement pollution control techniques
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Standardize methods of immunization
Handle infectious materials safely according to procedures
Implement health or sanitation standards
Solve production problems
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| Endotoxin | ||||
| Laboratory Testing | ||||
| Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) | ||||
| Microscope | ||||
| Experiments | ||||
| Calibration |
