INTORODUCTION TO MICROBIOBLOGY

Career in Microbiology
Assignment Submitted to Dr. Safia Ahmed

Submitted by: Abdul Qadeer

Course Name: Introduction to Microbiology
Semester: 5th (lateral entry)
Introduction
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and infectious agents that are to small to be seen
with the naked eye. This includes bacteria, fungi and algae, virus, though not strictly classed as living
organisms are also studied, Microbiology is a broad discipline which covers a number of important areas
like virology, mycology etc, Although some of the microbes are the cause of infectious diseases but they
are also necessary for the production of bread, cheese, antibiotics, vaccines, Vitamins, Enzymes and
many other important products and processes.

Microbiologist
Every microbiologist has unique set of skills fortunately the career opportunities in the
microbiology field are as diverse and the people who work in the industry. Depending on our experience
and education, positions in a laboratory can range from laboratory assistant to director of research.
Whether we are university student who enjoys microbiology but isn’t sure what path to or a
microbiology veteran looking for new challenges, our list of microbiology career has something for
everyone.

Microbiologist whose jobs involves research work in many different places, from college and
universities, to government agencies like the centers for diseases control and Prevent to private
companies and non-profit organization. At high levels microbiology researchers have the added
responsibilities of managing a lab or research group and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral
fellows and other working in their labs.

Microbiologist isolates and study these organisms their work is essential for many field, for
example, medicine, food and agriculture, dairy, environment. They are expected to garner a passion for
research. Quality research work is eligible for publication in national and international scientist journals.
They are concerned with conducting experiments in order to solve a major problem performing to
microbes. For example, Scientist working on a vaccine, scientists, working to enhance dairy production,
etc. good research skills are a must in this field.

Clinical Laboratory Scientists

Clinical laboratory scientist, (also called medical Technology) works in many areas including
clinical. Veterinaries and national laboratories they analyze blood urine, tissue and other body
specimens in order to determine the cause of on infection in a patient and what antibiotics are evolving
as genetic and mass spectrophotometry techniques become common several employees at
Microbiologic have backgrounds in clinical science.

Food scientist and technologist

Food microbiologist tests food and beverage products for pathogens such as sallmonalls and listeria
monocytogenes and for spoilage microorganisms help their company meet standard for product safety
and food quality.
Immunologists
Immunologists investigate how a body defends itself against diseases research areas include
biodefense, biofilms, genetics HIV/AIDS Immunologic mechanisms respiratory pathogens ( including
influenza) and vaccine development.

Mycologists
Mycologists study disease causing fungus and fungus that produce antibiotics mycologists often
work in clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories. Mycologists also work in environmental
laboratories that analyze indoor air for mold spores.

Main Important role Professors and Teacher

Teachers and Professors share their passion for microbiology by educating high school.
University and post graduate students. They are responsible for creating and executing lesson plans that
teach students the characteristics of microorganisms and the latest developments in the field of
microbiology.

Some microbiologists find sales to be a rewarding career. Because of their strong background in
science they are able to help customers choose the best microbiologic sales peop[le have a degree in
microbiology or a related field.