Life Science Technician
A Life Science Technician supports biological and life science research by preparing specimens, maintaining cultures, and conducting experimental procedures in Australian universities and research institutes.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand in universities, biotech, pharmaceutical, and government research institutes.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Prepare culture media, reagents, and biological specimens for experiments
- Maintain cell culture facilities and microbial culture collections
- Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, PCR machines, and microscopes
- Record experimental data and assist scientists with research and analysis procedures
Skills required
- Cell culture, molecular biology, and microbiology laboratory techniques
- Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
- Aseptic technique and biosafety level compliance
- Research data recording and laboratory information management
Typical qualifications pathway
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Laboratory Technology. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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