Life Science Technician

Overview

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

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

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

Alternative Titles

  • Life Science Technical Officer

Specialisations

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

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

17 courses found.

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MSS50222: Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50218: Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50222 : Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS50122: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS50118: Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS50122 : Diploma of Sustainable Operations
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MSS40222: Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS40218: Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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MSS40222 : Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
MSS40122: Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSS40118: Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSS40122 : Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL60118: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60122 : Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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User Choice Program (Subsidy)
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MSL50118: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50122 : Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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User Choice Program (Subsidy)
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MSL40118: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy) , User Choice Program (Subsidy)
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MSL40122 : Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy)
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MSL30118: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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MSL30122 : Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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ACM50119: Diploma of Animal Technology
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