Microbiologists
Studies bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
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Microbiologists study microbes to fight disease, make vaccines and medicines, keep food and water safe, and use microbes in industry. They work in labs at hospitals, drug and food companies, government and universities.
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- Biology · Science
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- Veterinary Science · Career and Technical
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- Physical Education · Health and PE
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- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
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- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
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Microbiologists on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.