United States
234611-Medical Laboratory Scientist
ANZSCO code:
234611
Alternate Titles:
Hospital Scientist ,Medical Scientific Officer
Job Title:
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Description:
Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Specializations:
IVF Embryologist
Tasks:
- 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
Job Group:
1
Skills:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
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Source Of Info:
Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics
1220.0 - ANZSCO -- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.253
