244732 Medical Scientist

Registration or licensing may be required.

Haematologists are excluded from this occupation. Haematologists are included in Occupation 264336 Haematologist.

• Clinical Research Associate
• Hospital Scientist
• Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Medical Scientific Officer

• Cytologist
• IVF Embryologist

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Prepares blood, fluid, and tissue samples for microscopic examination
• Performs a wide range of laboratory tests on patient samples, including blood, urine, and tissue samples
• Analyses samples to study, diagnose, and treat diseases
• Evaluates test results and communicates these to medical practitioners
• Establishes the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment
• Ensures laboratory quality assurance and safety standards are met
• Prepares scientific papers and reports
• Supervises and teaches other staff, such as Medical Laboratory Technicians
• Develops new methods and applies the latest improvements in technology for laboratory testing