Career Opportunities for Majors in Microbiology
Introduction
The microbiology curriculum emphasizes the uniqueness of microbial biology, its enormous diversity, and the biochemical basis of microbial life. The curriculum examines the diverse roles of microorganisms and covers the fundamentals of microbial diversity, physiology, and genetics. The focus is on the examination of microorganisms; microbial processes in natural and managed environments; and their effects on human, animal, plant, and environmental health. The nature and activity of microbial populations in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, the interactions within microbial communities, and biogeochemical cycles and energy flows are explored. The curriculum provides students with a fundamental understanding of the applications of microbes in biotechnology, the food industry, agriculture, and medicine. Microbes are central to the food, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries and are broadly utilized ranging from food fermentations and biosynthetic processes to waste treatment and biodegradation of toxic chemicals. The field of microbiology is a major contributor toward industrial development; human, animal, and plant health; environmental integrity; and agricultural productivity. The primary objectives of the curriculum are to broadly educate students regarding the biology of microorganisms. The curriculum prepares students for positions in industry, government, and graduate/professional study in life sciences through extensive coursework combined with laboratory and research experience.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
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Agricultural and Food Scientist
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Medical Scientist
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Quality Control Analysts
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Biological Technician
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Microbiologists
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Quality Control Systems Managers
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Biophysicist
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Molecular and Cellular Biologists
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Surgeon
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Epidemiologists
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Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
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Veterinarians
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician
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Postsecondary Teacher
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Types of Employers
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Agricultural and Food Scientist
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Medical Scientist
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Postsecondary Teacher
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Biochemist
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician
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Public Health Assistant
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Biological Technician
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Microbiologist
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Scientific Journals
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Biophysicist
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Natural Sciences Manager
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Surgeon
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Chemical Technician
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Parasitologist
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Toxicologist
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Clinics
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Pathologist
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Waste Management Companies
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Epidemiologist
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Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
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Wildlife Biologist
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Hospital Administrator
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Physician
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Zoologist
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Medical Doctor
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Physician Assistant
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| Government Agencies |
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Agri-Chemical Companies
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Fish and Wildlife Service
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Air Pollution Control
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Food Safety Organizations
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Biochemical Companies
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Food Standards Agency
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Peace Corps
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Biotechnology companies
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Food and Beverage Manufacturers
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Research Institutions
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Centers for Disease Control
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Food and Drug Administration
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The Environment Agency (EA)
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Department of Agriculture
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Health Agencies
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Universities
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Department of Environmental Protection
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Home and Personal Care Product Manufacturers
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Water Companies
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Environmental Consultants
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NJ State Department of Health
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Environmental Protection Agency
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National Science Foundation
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Microbiology
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Job Title |
| Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Llc |
Laboratory Technician |
| Colgate-Palmolive |
Laboratory Technician |
| L2 Diagnostics |
Medical Scientists |
| Envision Healthcare |
Medical Transcriptionists |
| Hackensack Meridian Health |
Microbiology Lab Assistant |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Microbiology
Graduate Schools Attended
| Institution |
Degree |
Field |
| University of Calgary |
Microbiology |
Environmental Microbiology |
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