Yes, it is a good option. Employment of Microbiologists is projected to grow 5 percent over the next ten years, and more microbiologists will be needed to contribute to basic research, solve problems encountered in industrial production processes and monitor environmental conditions, to ensure public health and safety.

Job Prospects

• Quality Controller, Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Coder
• Medical Biller
• Writer
• Research Assistants
• Scientists
• Medical representative

Microbiologists are mostly hired in the following fields:

• Higher education institutions.
• Industry – water and biotechnology companies,
• Food and drink, toiletries,
• Petroleum, pharmaceuticals.
• Environmental organizations.
• Public health organizations.
• Healthcare organizations.
• Forensic science laboratories.
• Publicly funded research organizations.