To isolate and assist in identifying bacteria and other microorganisms and perform various bacteriological, mycological, virological and parasitological tests. Test virulence of pathogenic bacteria and investigate efficacy of chemotherapeutic treatment, antibacterial and antitoxic serums, vaccines, disinfectants, and antibodies in prevention, treatment and cure of diseases. Contribute to the training of medical technologists. No supervision is exercised. Registration by the American Society of Microbiology is desirable.
Some experience is the area of diagnostic microbiology is desirable.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.