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Will AI replace Microbiologists?
O*NET occupation 19-1022.00
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.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Microbiologist
- Medical Microbiologist
- Clinical Microbiologist
- Research Microbiologist
- Pharmaceutical Microbiologist
- Public Health Microbiologist
- Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist)
- QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist)
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
- Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
- 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.
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