244731 Medical Laboratory Scientist

Registration or licensing may be required.

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

• Hospital Scientist
• Medical Scientific Officer
• Medical Scientist

• Cytologist
• IVF Embryologist

• 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