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Overview
Bacteriology technicians support laboratory research and testing of bacteria by preparing samples, using laboratory equipment and collecting experimental data.
In job descriptions, look for microbiology, bacteriology, laboratory tests, sample labelling, safety procedures, equipment calibration, data analysis, technical reports and laboratory stock.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Work takes place in laboratories where bacteria are sampled, cultured, tested and documented. The technician prepares materials, uses and calibrates equipment, follows safety routines, records experimental data and keeps stocks ready for research or testing.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include microbiology, laboratory techniques, sample labelling, equipment calibration, data analysis, technical reports and safe handling of biological material. Some posts connect bacteriology with cell cultures, communicable diseases, immunology or pharmaceutical settings.
Salary context
Pay is shaped by laboratory type, responsibility for tests and documentation, safety procedures, inventory control, shift patterns and whether the role supports research, clinical trials or manufacturing quality work.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior laboratory technician work, microbiology specialization, quality assurance, research support, laboratory inventory coordination, clinical trial support or further study in life sciences.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy focuses on research experiments, routine testing or production support. Look for sample types, safety level, reporting systems, equipment named, stock duties and who reviews laboratory results.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial occupation context. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data for this exact occupation.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 5
Cytotechnologists
29-2011.02
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETMicrobiologists
19-1022.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETMedical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
29-2012.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETBiological Technicians
19-4021.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMedical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
29-2011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
biochemistry lab technician
biology technician
biochemistry laboratory technician
biology technologist
chemist
chemistry technologist
biochemistry technologist
chemistry technician
biologist
medical laboratory technician
bacteriology technologist
bacteriology culture technician
bacteriology lab technician
lab technician
laboratory technician
medical lab technician
Occupation group
scientific laboratory technician (3141.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f3b99acc-b212-45cf-bb4f-7b83cc6f0d71 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3141.2.1 |
| ISCO group | 3141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |