ANZSCO ID 234517
Microbiologist Studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
Tasks
- designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements, researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and supervising the work of staff
- investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms
- examining micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and using the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes
- studying the growth and characteristics of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, algae and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans to develop medical, veterinary, industrial, environmental and other practical applications
Study Pathway
A Bachelor Degree or higher is required and nearly all workers have a university degree. Sometimes relevant experience or on-the-job training is also needed qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Communication
- Interest in life science
- Computer skills
A Microbiologist requires a degree in science majoring in microbiology, available at most universities across Australia. A degree in agriculture is also relevant. Research scientist or academic usually require a masters or doctorate degree in the specialist field.
Tertiary Education Providers
Australian Capital Territory
- Australian Catholic University
- Australian National University
- Charles Sturt University
- University of Canberra
- University of New South Wales
New South Wales
- Australian Catholic University
- Charles Darwin University
- Charles Sturt University
- CQ University
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Southern Cross University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Torrens University
- University of New England
- University of New South Wales
- University of Newcastle
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of Wollongong
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
Northern Territory
Queensland
- Australian Catholic University
- Bond University
- CQ University
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- Queensland University of Technology
- Southern Cross University
- Torrens University
- University of Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Victoria University
South Australia
- CQ University
- Flinders University
- Torrens University
- University of Adelaide
- University of South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
- Australian Catholic University
- CQ University
- Deakin University
- Federation University
- La Trobe University
- Monash University
- RMIT University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Torrens University
- University of Adelaide
- University of Melbourne
- Victoria University
Western Australia
