How to perform a gram stain
Gram stains classify bacteria.
6 steps →How-to guides
Microbiologist How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common microbiologist tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common microbiologist tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks microbiologists perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to monitor a clean room
Monitoring keeps products safe.
6 steps →How to investigate contamination
Investigations prevent repeats.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Microbiologist training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.