Fire assayers are excluded from this occupation. Fire assayers are included in Occupation 313935 Metallurgical or Materials Technician.

• Chemistry Laboratory Technician
• Dairy Laboratory Technician

• Assists in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analysis on organic and inorganic chemicals according to existing procedures
• Assists in the fabrication, installation and modification of chemistry equipment to ensure it meets standards
• Collects samples from production batches, and tests them for impurities and defects
• Sets up and maintains chemistry laboratory equipment, instruments and inventory
• Assists in monitoring the quality of products and processes at chemical manufacturing facilities to ensure they meet standards and specifications
• Undertakes a limited range of technical activities to support chemical research

• Earth Science Laboratory Technician
• Geology Technician
• Geoscience Laboratory Technician
• Geotechnician
• Meteorological Observer

• Assists in the collection, preparation, testing and analysis of rock, soil and water samples
• Calibrates and maintains testing equipment used by earth scientists
• Assists Geologists, Geophysicists and other earth scientists in the analysis of data
• Supports earth scientists in practical field operations by planning field work, arranging access to sites, and ensuring supplies and equipment are available for field surveys
• Conducts surveys on field sites and other areas of interest
• Collects, records and analyses weather conditions information

• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer

• Assists with the development and maintenance of geographical information systems (GIS)
• Creates, maintains, displays and updates GIS databases
• Works with geospatial technology to assist with data gathering, compilation, mapping and data analysis
• Produces accurate maps and other representations of data for use in activities such as fieldwork
• Conducts fieldwork to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of data
• Records and documents details of map updates, additions and/or deletions

Hydrographic surveyors are excluded from this occupation. Hydrographic surveyors are included in Occupation 241299 Geospatial Information Professionals and Surveyors nec.

• Hydrographic Technician
• Water Monitoring Officer

• Performs routine mathematical calculations and assists in undertaking measurements for surveying and charting bodies of water
• Installs, calibrates and maintains hydrography equipment to monitor water levels and flow, meteorology, sediments and water quality
• Assists in the collection of water surveying data such as coastline identification, bed relief or depth, and heights of water in oceans, rivers or lakes, using navigation systems
• Measures the depth of water bodies, and monitors turbidity and the accumulation of silt
• Uses underwater acoustic equipment to establish and monitor tidal data and outline coastlines

Animal technicians and fisheries technical officers are excluded from this occupation. Animal technicians are included in Occupation 269532 Veterinary Technologist. Fisheries technical officers are included in Occupation 311133 Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician.

• Microbiology Analyst

• 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

Registration or licensing is required.

• School Laboratory Manager

• Prepares, distributes and sets up samples and/or demonstrations, equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use
• Assists science teaching staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on the use of equipment during science experiments, and the application of safety measures
• Maintains scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner
• Operates laboratory equipment and performs routine operator maintenance and instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with manufacturer specifications
• Maintains a safe laboratory waste storage and disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Works within a budget to ensure that laboratories have the correct equipment to carry out practicals
• Performs record keeping and stocktaking of equipment and materials within the science department
• Ensures personal protective equipment is in working order, communicates safety concerns to teachers, and writes standard operating procedures for equipment and processes to ensure student and staff safety

• Calibration Technician
• Drug and Alcohol Tester
• Environmental Field Technician
• Fibre Technologist
• Fingerprint Expert
• Textile Technical Officer