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Life Science Tehnician Australia

Life Science Technician Australia - If your profession is Life Science Technician in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 3114-13 then you are currently in demand by employers in Australia.

Life Science Technician

Identifies and collects living organisms and conducts field and laboratory studies in support of Life Scientists or Environmental Scientists.

Tasks

• preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
• collecting information and samples
• conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
• presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
• performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
• controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
• checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
• participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
• preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes

Specialisations

• Biological Technical Officer
• Botanical Technical Officer
• Ecological Technical Officer
• Environmental Technical Officer
• Fisheries Technical Officer
• Forestry Technical Officer
• Wood Technologist
• Zoology 

Minimum Requirements

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)  

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Alternative Title

• Life Science Technical Officer

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