Microbiologist
18AI USED FOR18%moving to63%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES →
Microbiologist
Microbiologists and bacteriologists study tiny living things - bacteria, viruses and fungi - to understand disease, keep food safe, and develop medicines. Their discoveries help doctors treat infections and stop new diseases spreading.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
Public Health EnglandA leading employer in public health research, focusing on infectious diseases and microbiology.GlaxoSmithKlineA global healthcare company, GSK offers opportunities in microbiology research and development.The University of OxfordRenowned for its research excellence, Oxford provides roles in academic microbiology and research.The Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA world leader in genomic research, focusing on microbial genomics and infectious diseases.SyngentaA global leader in agriculture, Syngenta employs microbiologists to enhance crop protection and sustainability.University College LondonUCL is a prestigious institution offering opportunities in microbiological research and education.AstraZenecaA major player in the pharmaceutical industry, AstraZeneca hires microbiologists for drug development and safety.The Francis Crick InstituteA leading biomedical research centre, focusing on understanding the biology of health and disease.Fera Science LtdSpecialising in environmental microbiology, Fera offers roles in research and consultancy.Ceres MediaA growing company in biotechnology, Ceres Media employs microbiologists for innovative research projects.