Science Technicians

Science Technicians play key roles in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Manufacturing; Education and Training industries. It is a medium-sized sector that enjoyed a strong growth in recent years. Western Australia employs the most number of science technicians.

Minimum requirements for Science Technicians include associate or diploma degree, relevant experience and registration.

Chemistry Technician

ANZSCO ID 311411

Job Description

Assist chemists to develop, research, produce and observe chemical products and processes

Specialisation

Chemical Instrumentation Officer
Chemical Process Analyst
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Dairy Laboratory Technician
Petroleum Laboratory Technician
Sugar Laboratory Assistant

Earth Science Technician

ANZSCO ID 311412

Job Description

Assist geologists, geophysicists, and engineers by collecting and testing soil and water samples, recording observations and analysing data

Specialisation

Earth Science Laboratory Technician
Geochemical Laboratory Technician
Geological Technical Officer
Geoscience Laboratory Technician
Meteorological Observer
Seismology Technical Officer
Soil Science Technical Officer
Water Resources Technical Officer

Life Science Technician

ANZSCO ID 311413

Job Description

Assist scientists in the research of living things and maintaining laboratory equipment

Specialisation

Biological Technical Officer
Botanical Technical Officer
Ecological Technical Officer
Environmental Technical Officer
Fisheries Technical Officer
Forestry Technical Officer
Forestry Technician
Wood Technologist
Zoology Technical Officer

School Laboratory Technician

ANZSCO ID 311414

Job Description

Manage laboratories and laboratory equipment, tools, chemicals and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in good condition

Hydrographer

ANZSCO ID 311415

Job Description

Analyses hydrographic data to determine trends in movement and utilization of water