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Occupation
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Description
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Research and Development Manager
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Plans, administers and reviews research and development activities of an organisation.
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Laboratory Manager
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Manages the operations and organisation of a research or production laboratory.
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Geologist
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Studies physical aspects of the earth to determine its structure and composition, and to locate and advise on the extraction of minerals, petroleum or ground water.
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Geophysicist
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Studies physical aspects of the earth to determine its structure and composition, locate minerals, petroleum or ground water and to detect, monitor and forecast seismic, magnetic, electrical, thermal and oceanographic activity.
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Botanist
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Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.
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Zoologist
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Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics and environments of animals.
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Biochemist
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Studies the biochemistry of living organisms.
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Marine Biologist
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Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics and environments of marine animals and plants.
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Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Life Scientists not elsewhere classified.
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Environmental Research Scientist
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Studies and develops policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce pollution, imbalance or degradation of the environment.
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Soil Scientist
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Studies the location, composition and characteristics of soils to improve soil management, ensure soil conservation, classify soil types and increase soil productivity.
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Agricultural Scientist
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Studies commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries.
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Medical Scientist
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Conducts medical laboratory tests to develop applications for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and testing of drugs for therapeutic use.
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Physicist
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Studies the structure and physical properties of matter and the relationships and interactions of matter and energy in order to develop and improve materials, products, industrial and other processes.
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Meteorologist
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Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather.
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Physical Metallurgist
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Researches, develops, controls and provides advice on processes for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys and processes.
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Materials Scientist
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Studies the properties and uses of non-metallic materials and advises on the technical aspects of their manufacture and processing.
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Natural and Physical Science Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified.
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Industrial Pharmacist
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Undertakes research, testing and analysis related to the development, production, storage, quality control and distribution of drugs and related supplies.
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Veterinarian
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Diagnoses, treats and prevents animal diseases, ailments and injuries.
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Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Social Professionals not elsewhere classified.
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Medical Laboratory Technical Officer
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Performs or assists with routine laboratory tests and complex analytical procedures in support of medical professionals engaged in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease.
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Chemistry Technical Officer
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Performs chemical laboratory tests on solid materials, liquids and gases, analyses test data and carries out technical functions in support of Chemists or Chemical Engineers.
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Earth Science Technical Officer
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Collects and tests earth and water samples, records observations and analyses data in support of Geologists and Geophysicists.
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Life Science Technical Officer
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Identifies and collects living organisms and conducts field and laboratory studies in support of life scientists.
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Science Technical Officers (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Science Technical Officers not elsewhere classified.
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Metallurgical and Materials Technician
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Tests materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of metallurgists and other professionals.
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Horse Trainer
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Prepares horses for riding, racing, show, work or competitions.
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Sterilisation Technology Worker
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Cleans, sterilises and packages surgical instruments and otherhospital equipment, soft goods and linen in sterilisation servicedepartments.
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