Microbiologist ANZSCO 234517: Job, Salary & Visas

Microbiologist ANZSCO 234517

A Microbiologist ANZSCO 234517 is a professional who studies microscopic forms of life like bacteria, viruses and protozoa. They prepare reports, analyse data and write scientific papers. They conduct experiments on microorganisms and observe the effects on plants, animals and humans. They use microbial knowledge to create new products, make improvements in existing products, and find solutions for environmental issues. They investigate the effects of environmental factors like rain, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease on the growth of plants. Their work involves using bacteria to introduce genes to fight diseases or alter organism features.

The work duties of a Microbiologist include implementing quality control and ensuring that all the safety rules and regulations are followed in the laboratory. They develop and verify new testing methods and techniques. They can work in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, biotechnology, environmental science, university teaching and many more. To work under this occupation, you will be required to fulfil certain criteria and having at least one year of experience is required. Also, to become a Microbiologist, you will be required to have strong data analysis, critical thinking and excellent presentation skills.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Medical Microbiologist
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	234517

Microbiologist Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

To qualify for this occupation, you will be required to have a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an AQF Bachelor degree or higher in the relevant or nominated occupation. Also, in some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Highly relevant tasks include:

Studying the growth and characteristics of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, algae and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans to develop medical, veterinary, industrial, environmental and other practical applications.
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.

Other highly relevant tasks may include:

Conducting research on microscopic organisms such as bacteria, virus, and fungi for their use in basic and applied research; in line with appropriate regulatory restrictions for biological safety, biosecurity and containment of microorganism.
Working in the laboratory settings, carrying out and monitoring scientific experiments on a microscopic level, or microbiological diagnostic testing.
Communicating the outcomes of research activity by means of peer-reviewed scientific publications, reports and reviews, and giving oral presentations to scientific, client and community audiences where appropriate.
Developing procedures to improve quality of microbiological test methods and processes and contribute to assay development in industrial microbiology laboratories.
Development, validation and implementation of new methods/technologies into the QC/QA operational departments.
Evaluating and researching microbiology laboratory procedures (such as but not limited: methods verification, validation, etc.), recommending improvements for laboratory tests, and providing assistance to the lab management for grant application and reports.
Engaging in professional interactions amongst the discipline, including membership of a microbiological society or professional body.