JobSOC 19-1022
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
9 programs- Soil Microbiology01.1203
- Structural Biology26.0207
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other26.0499
- Microbiology, General26.0502
- Virology26.0504
- Parasitology26.0505
- Immunology26.0507
- Microbiology and Immunology26.0508
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other26.0599
02.
Draws on
- Biology4.7 of 5
- Chemistry3.8 of 5
- English Language3.6 of 5
- Computers and Electronics3.6 of 5
- Education and Training3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.