Biochemist ANZSCO 234513: Job Description, Salary & Visa Pathways

Biochemist ANZSCO Code: 234513

The ANZSCO Code 234513 is for Biochemists and they play a very important role in this area for the research and development and their focused area involves pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture, and healthcare. The key responsibilities of a Biochemist is to design and execute all the experiments in the laboratory with the use of the advanced technologies. Also, a Biochemist explains and presents data in front of everyone in a simple way so that everyone can understand how all the substances like, genes, proteins, and cells interact with each other. The Biochemists also research about the effects of external agents like drugs or pollutants, on the biological systems. Additionally, they also work on developing new drugs, diagnostic tools, and sustainable practices.

A position of the Biochemists also required complete attention to every detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate and find details through available reports and presentations. Sometimes they also collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific teams for work, however maintaining safety and quality in the laboratory is their top priority. To become a Biochemist you will be required to have a strong understanding and background in scientific discipline and practical laboratory experience.

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Clinical Biochemist, Research Scientist
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	234513

Biochemist Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

In most of the occupations in this group unit have a level of skill commensurate and for this you will be required a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Also, you will be required to have at least 5 years of work experience in the same or relevant field. Sometimes in a few instances relevant experience and/or on job training is also required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms.
Designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements, researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and supervising the work of staff.

Additional Tasks May Include:

Studying the chemical events involved in physiological processes.
Isolating and identifying enzymes, hormones, metabolites and other substances produced by living cells or tissue.
Investigating the roles of vitamins, hormones and minerals and the effects of toxic substances on physiological processes.
Preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers.
May supervise the work of technical officers and technicians.