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Microbiologist

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A Microbiologist focuses on the growth, development, and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi. They work in laboratories and offices, where scientific experiments are conducted and the results are analyzed.

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Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.

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Career prospects & criteria 

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Educational Qualifications

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences

  • M.Sc. Microbiology/ Life sciences

  • Ph.D

What you need to get started

  • Internships during graduation and post-graduation in pharmaceutical industries or hospitals can be very useful 


Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Laboratory skills

  • Organizational skills

  • Analytical thinking

  • Work well in a team setting

  • Constantly willing to learn and innovate

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge about chemicals, toxins, and their safe disposal

  • IT skills

  • Handling lab equipment and heavy machinery

  • Chemistry

  • Microbiology

  • Molecular biology

  • Bacteriology

  • Virology

  • Parasitology

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