MICROBIOLOGIST

A microbiologist running a pulsed field gel electrophoresis test used in bacterial typing.

A 'microbiologist' is a biologist that studies the field of microbiology. They typically hold either a Bachelor of Science degree or Doctoral degree majoring in microbiology. Microbiologists can be known under different names depending on the field of microbiology they specialize in:

★ 'Bacteriologists' - work in the field of bacteriology and study bacteria.

★ 'Environmental Microbiologists' - work in the field of environmental science and study microbial processes in the environment.

★ 'Food Microbiologists' - work in the food industry and study microorganisms that cause foodborne illness and spoilage.

★ 'Industrial Microbiologists' - generally work in field of biotechnology and study microorganisms that produce useful products.

★ 'Medical Microbiologists' - medical practitioners (doctors) who have chosen to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of microbial diseases in patients.

★ 'Mycologists' - work in the field of mycology and study fungi.

★ 'Protozoologists' - work in the field of protozoology and study protists.

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