Public health microbiologist vs medical microbiologist

Differences between public health microbiologist and medical microbiologist duties and responsibilities

Public health microbiologist example responsibilities.

• Job duties begin in a general microbiology/ infectious disease laboratory focuse on cultivating and managing infectious strains of microbes.
• Extract DNA from patient samples using complex laboratory equipment.
• Perform high-complexity public health testing including ELISA, PCR, DFA/IFA, viral and bacterial cultures, serologies and drug susceptibilities.
• Secure database entry within FDA compliance regulations and laboratory notebook entries.
• Conduct biochemical assays including biochemical identification of microorganisms.
• Conduct biochemical assays including biochemical identification of microorganisms.

Medical microbiologist example responsibilities.

• Manage and implement microbiological efforts with the goal of FDA market approval of a low temperature vaporize hydrogen peroxide terminal sterilizer.
• Perform serological tests such as Widal, VDRL, ELISA, RIA, Immuno-diffusions, and Electrophoreses.
• Test process equipment and production areas for contamination and environmental pathogens to monitor the effectiveness of sanitation measures throughout the facility.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on Microscan (TM) automate bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.