Life Science Technician

ANZSCO 311413

Description
Identifies and collects living organisms and conducts field and laboratory studies in support of Life Scientists or Environmental Scientists.

 

Skill Level
2

 

Alternative Titles

• Life Science Technical Officer

 

Specialisations

• Biological Technical Officer
• Botanical Technical Officer
• Ecological Technical Officer
• Environmental Technical Officer
• Fisheries Technical Officer
• Forestry Technical Officer
• Forestry Technician
• Wood Technologist
• Zoology Technical Officer

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• RSMS Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

 

• Skilled Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

DIAC Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

3112-15 Life Science Technical Officer

 

Group: 3114 Science Technicians

 

Description
perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.

 

Tasks

• preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
• collecting information and samples
• conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
• presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
• performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
• controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
• checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
• participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
• preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

 

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Occupations in this Group

• 311411 Chemistry Technician
• 311412 Earth Science Technician
• 311413 Life Science Technician
• 311414 School Laboratory Technician
• 311415 Hydrographer
• 311499 Science Technicians nec

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP