What are your salary expectations?

This questions can be tricky and dangerous if you're not sure how to answer it. Avoid talking salary before really selling your skills. Do your research so you will have an understanding of average salary for a Bacteriologist in your area. One approach is asking the interviewer about the salary range, but to avoid the question entirely, you can respond that money isn't a key factor and you're goal is to advance in your career. However, if you have a minimum figure in mind and you believe you're able to get it, you may find it worth trying.

"Money isn't a key factor but I do have a salary range in mind based on the local area."