43T1B Biomedical Laboratory, Microbiology: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Biomedical Laboratory, Microbiology designation to Microbiologists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Biomedical Laboratory, Microbiology. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Typical national pay$67,100–$122,350Median $87,990 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
Monitor and perform tests on water, food, and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms or to obtain information about sources of pollution, contamination, or infection.
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Microbiologist
Summary
Microbiologist investigating the growth and characteristics of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, while providing laboratory services and conducting tests for health and environmental assessments
Experience
Microbiologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Isolated and maintained cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition
Provided laboratory services for health departments and community environmental health programs needing information for diagnosis and treatment
Monitored and performed tests on water, food, and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms and sources of pollution or contamination
Examined physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics using a microscope to identify and classify microorganisms in various specimens
Supervised biological technologists, technicians, and other scientists in laboratory settings
Used specialized equipment, including electron microscopes and chromatographs, for various microbiological analyses
Prepared technical reports and recommendations based on research outcomes and findings
Skills
Core Skills
Researching microbiological processes, Monitoring production impacts, Researching diseases or parasites, Classifying organisms, Examining living behavior, Inspecting natural environments, Developing new products, Cultivating medical preparations
Checking & Planning
Analyzing biological samples, Analyzing chemical compounds
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Biomedical Laboratory, Microbiology experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Microbiologists?
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Fictional example: In my Biomedical Laboratory, Microbiology assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
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Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
Provide laboratory services for health departments, community environmental health programs, and physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T09:59:05.671857+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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