Career fit quiz

Is Microbiologist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the microbiologist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the microbiologist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love biology
Statement 2 of 8I’m careful and precise
Statement 3 of 8I want to protect health
Statement 4 of 8I like lab work
Statement 5 of 8I enjoy investigating
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to study for years
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4+ years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $87,990 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae and fungi, working in health, food, pharmaceuticals, environment and research.

  • Culture and identify microorganisms
  • Test products for contamination
  • Design and run experiments
  • Monitor clean rooms and environments
  • Analyze data

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