1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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UNIT GROUP 2345 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.

    Indicative Skill Level:
    In Australia and New Zealand:

      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:
    • 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)
      234512 Anatomist or Physiologist
      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


234512 ANATOMIST OR PHYSIOLOGIST

    Studies the anatomy and physiology of humans.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisations:

      Embryologist
      Neuroanatomist

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 Morphologist
      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
      Mammologist
      Ornithologist

234599 LIFE SCIENTISTS NEC

    This occupation group covers Life Scientists not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 1

    Occupations in this group include:

      Animal Behaviourist
      Parasitologist
      Pharmacologist (Non-clinical)
      Toxicologist



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