Medical Laboratory Scientist

ANZSCO 234611

Description
Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

 

Skill Level
1

 

Alternative Titles

• Hospital Scientist
• Medical Scientific Officer

 

Specialisations

• IVF Embryologist

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

• RSMS Occupations List
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• Skilled Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

DIAC Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

2115-11 Medical Scientist

 

Group: 2346 Medical Laboratory Scientists

 

Description
conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

 

Tasks

• preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
• examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
• analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
• advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
• operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
• preparing scientific papers and reports
• studies the formation, early growth and development of living organisms

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations in this Group

• 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP