- A master's degree in microbiology, biology or a related discipline is the typical minimum requirement for entry into the field, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports. A doctorate degree is required for independent research, particularly in academia.
- According to a 2010 BLS survey, new clinical microbiologists receive hands-on training after hire. Employees generally require less than one year of experience and training with skillful professionals, states O*Net OnLine. Clinical microbiologists learn how to investigate the relationships between organisms and human diseases, isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria, and observe the action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants.
- According to O*Net OnLine, clinical microbiologist training guidance covers the tools of the trade. These include bioaerosol impactors, dry bath incubators, Fourier transform infrared spectrometers, automated microbial identification systems, and electronic sterilizers.
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