Microbiologist

A microbiologist is a scientist who works in the field of biology. They typically hold either a Bachelor of Science degree or Doctoral degree concentrating 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 microbiology and study microbial processes in the environment.


• Food Microbiologists - work in the food industry and study pathogenic 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 specialize 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.


• Virologists - work in the field of virology and study viruses


• Microbial Epidemiologists - study the role of microorganisms in health and illness.