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By Varun Gunda
1. Pathologist - A pathologist is a physician who examines tissues, checks the accuracy of
lab tests and interprets the results in order to facilitate the patients diagnosis and
treatment. Lieutenant Colonel Nancy Jaax is a pathologist in the Hot Zone. Daily tasks
for pathologists include examining tissue and bodily fluid samples or performing
autopsies to find a cause of death. Pathologists can also work in a medical school. In the
medical school, they teach people on how to become a good pathologist. They also may
conduct research which requires pathologists.
5. Microscopist - Microscopists study a variety of objects and materials that are too small
to be seen by the human eye. They use microscopes to determine the makeup and
characteristics of materials, usually in a laboratory setting. Daily tasks include using a
microscope to examine different objects. Thomas Geisbert is a microscopist in the Hot
Zone. Microscopists can be found at universities. Universities require the expertise of
microscopists in order to examine any kind of material. Students study at universities in
order to be able to become a microscopist.
S., Dee, and Jenn Walker. What Does a Microscopist Do? WiseGEEK, Conjecture
Corporation, www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-microscopist-do.htm.