234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Occupation Overview:

Medical Laboratory Scientist belongs to the occupation unit group of 2346 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a medical laboratory scientist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Key Tasks:

Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Alternative Titles:

Hospital Scientist
Medical Scientific Officer

Specialisation:

IVF Embryologist

Skills Assessment Authority:

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientist (AIMS) is the designated authority for assessing skills and competencies for medical laboratory scientist, medical laboratory technician and pathology collector in Australia for migration purposes.

UNIT GROUP 2346 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
preparing scientific papers and reports
studies the formation, early growth and development of living organisms

Occupation:

234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist

Australian Visa Options for 234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

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234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST