This article will help widen your knowledge on the
careers available in microbiology in Nigeria.
Microbiology
Microbiology is the science that studies extremely small
forms of life such as viruses and bacteria.
It is also a branch of biology that deals with
microscopic forms of life.
These forms of life studied by a microbiologist can be either detrimental or beneficial.
Microbiologists
study the interactions between humans and microorganisms, how they affect our
lives, as well as the roles these organisms play in the environment.
Microbiology involves several fields such as
medicine, pharmacy, clinical research, agriculture, water industry, dairy
industry and chemical technology.
Duties of a Microbiologist in Nigeria
Microbiologists can perform the following duties in the various industries where they are employed in Nigeria
·
They develop and maintain validation in
all protocols for various environmental control
·
Perform laboratory analysis on materials
after appropriate sterilization
·
Perform tests on component samples, identify
any contamination and perform analysis source for same and initiate,
corrective actions
·
Perform and supervise tests on various
microbiological activities regularly
Skill Requirements to be Successful in Microbiology in Nigeria
To be a success in microbiology in
Nigeria, the following skills are needed;
·
Good communication skills
·
Organizational skills
·
Critical thinking skills
·
Math skills
·
Observatory skills
·
Time management skill
·
Problem-solving skill
·
IT skill
Career
Opportunities in Microbiology in Nigeria
Career options available in
microbiology in Nigeria include;
·
Research assistant
·
Microbiologist
·
Industrial microbiologist
·
Agricultural microbiologist
·
Veterinary microbiologist
·
Clinical microbiologist
·
Water microbiologist
·
Pharmaceutical microbiologist
·
Microbes
Employment Opportunities in Microbiology in Nigeria
Microbiologists are employed by the
following employers in Nigeria;
·
Hospitals
·
Food and drink companies
·
Pharmaceutical companies
·
Water treatment companies
·
Universities
·
Government laboratories
·
Veterinary hospitals
·
Medical schools
JAMB UTME Subject Combination to Study Microbiology in Nigeria
·
English language (compulsory)
·
Chemistry
·
Physics
·
Biology
O’level
Subject Requirements to Study Microbiology in Nigeria
·
English language
·
Mathematics
·
Chemistry
·
Physics
·
Biology
No comments:
Post a comment