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Occupational Report
for Microbiologists (19-1022)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Include medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Employment Outlook
for Microbiologists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Microbiologists
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Microbiologists
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 5 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 5
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Microbiologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Microbiologists
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$18.32 |
$21.38 |
$26.58 |
$32.25 |
$51.93
|
$30.41 |
$63,249 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Microbiologists
Educational Requirements
for Microbiologists
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Microbiologists
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Microbiology Theory
- Apply Physiological Knowledge
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Conduct Vivisection
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Make Presentations
- Perform Microbiology Procedures
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Prepare Vaccines, Biologicals And Serums
- Present Technical Papers And Research Results
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Calculus
- Use Geometry
- Use Graphic Design Software To Model Chemical And Molecular Structures
- Use Molecular Design Principles
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers
for Microbiologists
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Microbiologists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Microbiologists matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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