Rotorua Lakes High School
Microbiologist Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
Microbiologists may do some or all of the following:
- analyse and perform tests and experiments on micro-organisms
- identify and characterise micro-organisms, including those that cause disease
- develop and use micro-organisms for the production of vaccines, medicines, fuels and chemicals
- grow micro-organisms to use in food such as yoghurt and cheese
- identify micro-organisms that may pollute food, water and the environment
- prepare reports and papers, and present results
- provide technical guidance to assistants.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for microbiologists includes laboratory work.
Personal Qualities
Microbiologists need to be:
- patient, persistent and inquiring
- analytical, accurate and careful
- motivated
- innovative
- able to communicate complex ideas simply.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for microbiologists includes laboratory work.
Subject Recommendations
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter further training. Useful subjects include biology, maths, chemistry and physics.
Microbiologists can earn around $39K-$75K per year per year.
Microbiologists may progress to senior positions or project leadership, or move into medical sales, policy work or teaching.
With further training they may specialise in:
- bacteriology
- environmental/medical microbiology
- food/industrial microbiology
- parasitology
- virology.
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