LABORATORY

Diagnostic microbiology concentrates on the laboratory analysis of clinical specimens in cases when an infectious disease is suspected. The diagnosis of staphylococcal infections may involve clinical specimens isolated from humans, animals, or food products, as well as samples collected from the environment. 

Typical Day for Microbiologists Here is a list of tasks that Microbiologists do every day. Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.