Microbiologist, Kaimātai koiora mororiki

Also known as

Bacteriologist, environmental microbiologist, medical microbiologist, parasitologist, virologist, microbiology researcher, nematologist

Microbiologists study the characteristics and development of microscopic organisms like bacteria, viruses and fungi and their effects on plants, animals and humans. They may research the relationship between microorganisms and disease.

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Your pay could be

$53K

Lower

$63K to $104K

Most common

$124K

Upper

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3 to 5 years of training

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$70K to $115K annually

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

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$63K to $85K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training

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$54K to $81K annually

You'll need

0 to 5 years of training

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Pay

$67K to $118K annually

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

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Chemist

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$64K to $105K annually

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Microbiologist, Kaimātai koiora mororiki

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Biochemist

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Bioinformatics scientist

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Bioinformatics technician

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Biological technician

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Biologist

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Chemist

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