Bacteriologist
/bækˌtɪriˈɑːlədʒɪst/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Used primarily in educational and research settings, not casual conversation. 
She published her findings as a bacteriologist in a scientific journal.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Focus
Refers to a specialist in bacteria, not all microorganisms like a general microbiologist might study. 
After studying microbiology, he became a bacteriologist focusing on E. coli bacteria.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Titles
Can be used with job positions to denote a level of experience or position in a hospital or lab. 
The hospital hiring committee interviewed several candidates for the senior bacteriologist role.