Hard Skills
AdvancedBacterial IdentificationThe process of isolating and identifying bacterial pathogens from animal tissue, blood, or environmental samples using phenotypic and genotypic methods.
IntermediateAntimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)Determining the effectiveness of various antibiotics against specific bacterial isolates to guide treatment and monitor resistance trends.
ExpertBiosafety Level (BSL) Protocol ComplianceAdherence to safety standards and containment procedures necessary for handling infectious agents in a laboratory setting.
AdvancedMolecular Diagnostic TechniquesUtilizing DNA-based methods such as PCR and sequencing to detect and characterize bacterial species with high sensitivity.