Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 25.2% | 21.9% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/life-scientists?occupationCode=2345
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Life Scientists examine the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of humans, animals, plants, insects, and other living organisms to better understand how living organisms function and interact with each other and the environment in which they live.
Bachelor degree or higher qualification
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements, researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and supervising the work of staff
- studying the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination
- investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms
- examining micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and using the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes
- investigating the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth
- planning and undertaking experiments to study, measure and understand marine animals and plants
- studying the growth and characteristics of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, algae and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans to develop medical, veterinary, industrial, environmental and other practical applications
- investigating the impacts of insects on plants, animals and humans in relation to human health and agricultural production
- investigating the interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories
234511 Life Scientist (General) ANZSCO
Studies the origin, anatomy, physiology, reproduction and behaviour of living organisms and the ways in which they interact with the environment in which they live.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Alternative Title:
- Biologist (General)
234513 Biochemist ANZSCO
Studies the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Enzyme Chemist
- Protein Chemist
234513 Biochemist ANZSCO
Studies the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
234514 Biotechnologist ANZSCO
Studies the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, and develops new materials for applying to a range of purposes.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Cell Geneticist
- Molecular Biologist
- Molecular Geneticist
234515 Botanist ANZSCO
Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Plant Pathologist
- Plant Physiologist
- Plant Taxonomist
2345156 Marine Biologist ANZSCO
Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientists are excluded from this occupation. Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientists are included in Occupation 234116 Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
234517 Microbiologist ANZSCO
Studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisation:
- Bacteriologist (Non-medical)
234521 Entomologist ANZSCO
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, environments, and impact of insects.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Specialisations:
- Entomologist (Biosecurity)
- Medical Entomologist
234522 Zoologist ANZSCO
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, and environments of animals.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
234599 Life Scientists nec ANZSCO
This occupation group covers Life Scientists not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Occupations in this group include:
- Anatomist
- Animal Behaviourist
- Neuroscientist
- Parasitologist
- Pharmacologist (Non-clinical)
- Physiologist
- Toxicologist
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