LIFE SCIENTISTS
LIFE SCIENTISTS examine the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of humans, animals, plants and other living organisms to better understand how living organisms function and interact with each other and the environment in which they live.
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:
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- 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 interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories
Occupations:
234511 Life Scientist (General)
234513 Biochemist
234514 Biotechnologist
234515 Botanist
234516 Marine Biologist
234517 Microbiologist
234518 Zoologist
234599 Life Scientists nec
234511 LIFE SCIENTIST (GENERAL)
Alternative Title:
Biologist (General)
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
234513 BIOCHEMIST
Studies the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Enzyme Chemist
Protein Chemist
234514 BIOTECHNOLOGIST
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
Specialisations:
Cell Geneticist
Molecular Biologist
Molecular Geneticist
234515 BOTANIST
Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Plant Pathologist
Plant Physiologist
Plant Taxonomist
234516 MARINE BIOLOGIST
Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.
Skill Level: 1
234517 MICROBIOLOGIST
Studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
Bacteriologist (Non-medical)
234518 ZOOLOGIST
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Entomologist
Mammalogist
Ornithologist
234599 LIFE SCIENTISTS NEC
This occupation group covers Life Scientists not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
Anatomist
Animal Behaviourist
Neuroscientist
Parasitologist
Pharmacologist (Non-clinical)
Physiologist
Toxicologist
