Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611)
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What a Medical Laboratory Scientist does
Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Registration or licensing is required.
- Also called
- Hospital Scientist, Medical Scientific Officer
- Specialisations
- IVF Embryologist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 234611
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- Assessing authority
- AIMS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
- examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
- developing techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and respiratory or sleep disorders
- advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods used in diagnosis and treatment
- setting up the steps and rules of medical testing
- operating and maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
- maintaining laboratory and testing quality assurance and safety standards
- preparing scientific papers and reports
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Medical Laboratory Scientist do?
Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Registration or licensing is required. Also called: Hospital Scientist, Medical Scientific Officer. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Medical Laboratory Scientist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 189, 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
234611. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Medical Laboratory Scientist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Medical Laboratory Scientist for an Australian visa?
AIMS, the skills assessing authority listed for 234611.
Is Medical Laboratory Scientist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.