Editing Microbiologist (section)

== Education ==
Entry-level microbiology jobs generally require at least a [[bachelor's degree]] in microbiology or a related field.<ref name=BLShow>{{cite web|title=How to Become a Microbiologist |publisher=Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labaor |website=Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition |url=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm#tab-4 |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref> These degree programs frequently include courses in [[chemistry]], [[physics]], [[statistics]], [[biochemistry]], and [[genetics]], followed by more specialized courses in sub-fields of interest. Many of these courses have laboratory components to teach trainees basic and specialized laboratory skills.<ref name=BLShow/>

Higher-level and independent jobs like a clinical/Medical Microbiologist in a hospital  or medical research centre generally require a Masters in Microbiology along with [[PhD]] in any of the life-sciences ([[Biochemistry|Biochem]], Micro, Biotech, Genetics, etc) as well as several years experience as a microbiologist. This often includes time spent as a [[postdoctoral researcher]] wherein one leads research projects and prepares to transition to an independent career. Postdoctoral researchers are often evaluated largely based on their record of published [[academic paper]]s, as well as recommendations from their supervisors and colleagues.<ref name=BLShow/>

In certain sub-fields of microbiology, [[license]]s or [[certification]]s are available or required in order to qualify for certain positions. This is true for clinical microbiologists, as well as those involved in food safety and some aspects of pharmaceutical/medical device development.<ref name=BLShow/>