Hard Skills
ExpertMicrobiological Culture TechniquesThe process of isolating and growing bacterial pathogens from clinical specimens using specialized media and environmental conditions.
AdvancedAntimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)Performing and interpreting tests to determine the sensitivity of a bacteria to various antibiotics using methods like disk diffusion or MIC.
AdvancedMolecular DiagnosticsUtilizing techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to identify bacterial DNA or RNA.
IntermediateLaboratory Quality Management (ISO 15189)Maintaining laboratory standards through rigorous quality control, calibration, and documentation to ensure reliable diagnostic results.