Summary
Parasitologist is responsible for isolate and maintain cultures of parasites in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature and nutrition study growth, structure, development and general characteristics of parasites to understand their relationship to human, plant and animal life examine physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics using microscopes and other laboratory tools maintain and calibrate microscopes and other laboratory equipment used in the study of parasites within their professional field.
Minimum entry
Not specified.
Future outlook
Not specified.
Description
Parasitologist is responsible for isolate and maintain cultures of parasites in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature and nutrition study growth, structure, development and general characteristics of parasites to understand their relationship to human, plant and animal life examine physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics using microscopes and other laboratory tools maintain and calibrate microscopes and other laboratory equipment used in the study of parasites within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- work in offices, although they may travel to collect data or to attend conferences
Skills
Core skills
Not specified.
Technical skills
Not specified.
Transferable skills
Not specified.
Certifications
Not specified.
Education
Not specified.
Relevant courses
Not specified.
Institutions
Not specified.
Minimum requirements
Not specified.
Work context
Not specified.
Where they work
Not specified.
Work setting
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.
Employment type
Not specified.
How to become one
—
Career progression
Not specified.
Related occupations
Not specified.