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Microbiologists

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

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Parachute skills

  1. Research - Data (4.64)
  2. Handle, tend, feed - Things (4.64)
  3. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.55)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.55)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.55)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.50)
  7. Develop, improve - Data (4.41)
  8. Solve problems - Data (4.41)
  9. Supervise, manage - People (4.41)
  10. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.36)
  11. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.36)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.36)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.36)
  14. Imagine - Data (4.36)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  16. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.18)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (4.18)
  18. Consult - People (4.18)
  19. Program - Data (4.14)
  20. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.14)
  21. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.14)
  22. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.00)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.00)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (4.00)
  25. Plan - Data (3.95)
  26. Listen - People (3.88)
  27. Speak - People (3.82)
  28. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  29. Perceive patterns - Data (3.75)
  30. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  31. Coordinate - People (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Science (4.50)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  3. Writing (4.00)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  5. Active Listening (3.88)
  6. Active Learning (3.75)
  7. Speaking (3.62)
  8. Learning Strategies (3.50)
  9. Monitoring (3.50)
  10. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Inductive Reasoning (4.25)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  4. Information Ordering (4.00)
  5. Category Flexibility (4.00)
  6. Written Expression (3.88)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  8. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  9. Oral Expression (3.75)
  10. Flexibility of Closure (3.75)
  11. Near Vision (3.75)
  12. Fluency of Ideas (3.62)
  13. Selective Attention (3.50)
  14. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.55)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.50)
  3. Integrity (4.41)
  4. Dependability (4.24)
  5. Initiative (4.23)
  6. Persistence (4.19)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.14)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.00)
  9. Innovation (4.00)
  10. Cooperation (3.86)
  11. Stress Tolerance (3.82)
  12. Independence (3.73)
  13. Leadership (3.68)
  14. Self Control (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.67)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.64)
  3. Getting Information (4.55)
  4. Analyzing Data or Information (4.55)
  5. Processing Information (4.41)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.41)
  7. Thinking Creatively (4.36)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.18)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.18)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.18)
  11. Interacting With Computers (4.14)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.14)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (4.00)
  14. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.95)
  15. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.86)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.82)
  17. Coaching and Developing Others (3.82)
  18. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.77)
  19. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.77)
  20. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.68)
  21. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.62)
  22. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.55)
  23. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.50)
  1. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.67)
  2. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.64)
  3. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.64)
  4. Use Teaching Techniques (4.64)
  5. Use Biological Research Techniques (4.64)
  6. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.64)
  7. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.64)
  8. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.64)
  9. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.64)
  10. Use Health Or Sanitation Standards (4.64)
  11. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.64)
  12. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.64)
  13. Use Project Management Techniques (4.64)
  14. Follow Microbiology Procedures (4.64)
  15. Use Nutrition Research Techniques (4.64)
  16. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.64)
  17. Use Plant Disease Control Techniques (4.64)
  18. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.64)
  19. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (4.55)
  20. Analyze Ecosystem Data (4.55)
  21. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Organic Compounds (4.55)
  22. Perform Statistical Analysis (4.55)
  23. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (4.55)
  24. Research Human Or Animal Disease (4.55)
  25. Analyze Biological Research, Test, Or Analysis Data (4.55)
  26. Use Statistics In Food Research (4.55)
  27. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.55)
  28. Identify Nutritional Value Of Foods (4.55)
  29. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.55)
  30. Collect Academic Research Data (4.55)
  31. Study Development Of Plants, Animals, Or Microscopic Organisms (4.55)
  32. Collect Statistical Data (4.55)
  33. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.55)
  34. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.55)
  35. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.55)
  36. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.41)
  37. Resolve Agricultural Production Problems (4.41)
  38. Classify Plants, Animals, Or Other Natural Phenomena (4.41)
  39. Make Decisions (4.41)
  40. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.41)
  41. Develop New Products Based On Scientific Research Results (4.36)
  42. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (4.36)
  43. Isolate And Identify Micro-Organisms (4.18)
  44. Examine Biological Or Other Material Specimens Under Microscope (4.18)
  45. Confer With Research Personnel (4.18)
  46. Understand Pharmaceutical Formulas (4.18)
  47. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (4.18)
  48. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (4.18)
  49. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.18)
  50. Recognize Plant Diseases (4.18)
  51. Recognize Tree Or Forest Plant Species (4.18)
  52. Explain Genetic Data (4.14)
  53. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.14)
  54. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.14)
  55. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.14)
  56. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.14)
  57. Use Relational Database Software (4.14)
  58. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.14)
  59. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.14)
  60. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.95)
  61. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.95)
  62. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.95)
  63. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.95)
  64. Cultivate Micro-Organisms For Study, Testing, Or Medical Preparations (3.86)
  65. Make Presentations (3.82)
  66. Confer With Scientists (3.82)
  67. Communicate Technical Information (3.82)
  68. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.77)
  69. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.62)
  70. Direct Implementation Of New Procedures, Policies, Or Programs (3.62)
  71. Direct And Coordinate Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.62)