Career pathway
Medical Laboratory Scientists
ANZSCO 2346
Employed
33,300
Part-time share
25%
Female share
66%
Median weekly earnings
$2,056
Median age
39 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Medical Laboratory Scientists conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
What they typically do
- Preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
- Examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
- Analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- Advising medical practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
- Preparing scientific papers and reports
States and territories
Share of workers by location
VIC
36.1%
NSW
27%
QLD
16.4%
WA
9.7%
SA
7.6%
ACT
1.4%
TAS
1.1%
NT
0.7%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientists.
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Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Electrophysiology
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