Occupation

311535 Life Science Technician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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311535 Life Science Technician

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

Registration or licensing may be required.

Fisheries technical officers are excluded from this occupation. Fisheries technical officers are included in Occupation 311133 Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician.

Specialisations

  • Biological Technical Officer
  • Environmental Technical Officer
  • Forestry Technician
  • Microbiology Analyst
  • Veterinary Technician

ANZSCO skill level

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

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists in the collection and identification of living organisms
  • Assists in maintaining records of collected specimens
  • Assists with experiments conducted on living organisms and analysis of data collected about them
  • Provides technical services and support for scientists in several fields, including biology, agriculture, and environmental science
  • Examines and collects body fluids or tissue from animals for scientific analysis or veterinary inspection
  • Observes and records the health and behaviour of animals in laboratories, veterinary clinics, and agricultural settings