Bacteriology Researcher
さいきんがくけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Bacteriology researchers study the morphology, structure, physiological functions, genes, and more of bacteria, contributing to elucidating the mechanisms of infectious diseases and developing new antibiotics as specialized professionals.
Description
Bacteriology researchers specialize in bacteriology, a subfield of microbiology, and elucidate bacterial characteristics using culture techniques, microscopic observation, and molecular biology methods. Main research themes include infectious disease pathogenicity, resistant bacteria research, and biotechnology applications. They engage in a wide range of activities such as data analysis, paper writing, conference presentations, and collaborative research. Precise work is required from experimental planning to reagent preparation, aseptic operations, and equipment handling, and safety management and adherence to ethical regulations are essential.
Future Outlook
With the increasing importance of infectious disease research and measures against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, demand is expected to remain stable. Advances in genome editing and AI analysis technologies will require adaptation to new research methods.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Patient
Work Style
Flexitime / Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects / International Collaborative Research / Pharmaceutical Companies / Research Institute Employment / University Research Institutions
Career Path
Graduate Student (Master's/Doctorate) → Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc) → Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Associate Researcher → Professor/Lab Director → Corporate Researcher/R&D Specialist → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Aseptic Technique / Data Analysis / Electron Microscopy Operation / Experimental Planning / Microbial Testing Techniques / Molecular Biology Experiments
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading / High-Throughput Screening / Mass Spectrometry / Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis / Paper Writing and Presentation / Programming (Python, R)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing experimental data and verifying hypotheses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes in experimental procedures can greatly affect results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Essential for devising new research themes and experimental methods. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn new technologies and paper findings. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for planning experiments and risk management. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for resolving experimental troubles and data interpretation issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of experiments and detailed work are common, but it is not heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctorate (Science/Life Science)
- Master's (Science/Life Science)
Aliases
- Bacteriologist
- Bacteriology Researcher
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