Medical Laboratory Scientist
A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs diagnostic laboratory tests on human samples to assist in diagnosing and monitoring disease for patients across Australian public and private pathology services.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand; pathology laboratory shortages are well-documented across Australia.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- AIMAIMS
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| QLD | Queensland | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Perform diagnostic testing in haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, or histopathology
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and quality control systems
- Interpret results and identify critical values for urgent clinical reporting
- Maintain accreditation standards (NATA/RCPA) and laboratory safety
Skills required
- Medical laboratory science techniques and instrument operation
- NATA laboratory accreditation and quality management
- Critical value recognition and result interpretation
- Laboratory safety and biological hazard management
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science; AIMS membership is standard. AIMS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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