Microbiologists
SOC Code: 19-1022
Microbiologistss isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 78.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Science, Writing.
AI-Proof Score: 78.4 — High
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Median Salary
$87,330
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Job Growth
4.1%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Science
- •Writing
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Learning
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
- ✓Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
- ✓Monitor and perform tests on water, food, and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms or to obtain information about sources of pollution, contamination, or infection.
- ✓Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
- ✓Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation