Scientific Technicians

Science Technicians play key roles in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Manufacturing; Education and Training industries. It is a medium-sized sector that enjoyed strong growth in recent years. Western Australia employs the most number of Science Technicians.

Full-time work is common. Minimum requirements for Science Technicians include a diploma, at least three years of relevant experience and registration. 

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Chemistry Technician

ANZSCO ID 311411

Job Description

assist chemists to develop, research, produce and observe chemical products and processes

Specialisation

• Chemical Instrumentation Officer

• Chemical Process Analyst

• Chemistry Laboratory Technician

• Dairy Laboratory Technician

• Petroleum Laboratory Technician

• Sugar Laboratory Assistant

Earth Science Technician

ANZSCO ID 311412

Job Description

Assist geologists, geophysicists, and engineers by collecting and testing soil and water samples, recording observations and analysing data

Specialisation

• Earth Science Laboratory Technician

• Geochemical Laboratory Technician

• Geological Technical Officer

• Geoscience Laboratory Technician

• Meteorological Observer

• Seismology Technical Officer

• Soil Science Technical Officer

• Water Resources Technical Officer

Life Science Technician

ANZSCO ID 311413

Job Description

Assist scientists in the research of living things and maintaining laboratory equipment

Specialisation

• 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

School Laboratory Technician

ANZSCO ID 311414

Job Description

Manage laboratories and laboratory equipment, tools, chemicals and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in good condition

Hydrographer

ANZSCO ID 311415

Job Description

Analyses hydrographic data to determine trends in movement and utilization of water.

Science Technicians (nec)

ANZSCO ID 311499

Job Description

This occupation group covers Science Technicians not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include:

Specialisation

• Calibration Technician

• Fibre Technologist

• Optics Technical Officer

• Physics Technical Officer

• Textile Technical Officer