Biotechnologist - ANZSCO 234514

Biotechnologist studies the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, and develops new materials for applying to a range of purposes.

Biotechnologists may perform the following tasks:

• study the genetic, chemical, physical and structural composition of cells, tissues and organisms
• identify ways in which organisms and biological processes can be used to create new medicines, vaccines, foods, fuels and pharmaceutical products
• develop diagnostic tools to rapidly detect diseases
• use bacteria, enzymes and other organisms for a range of industrial uses, including agricultural production, food production and waste removal
• crossbreed animals and plants to encourage beneficial characteristics such as disease resistance, improved nutrition and accelerated environmental adaptation
• conduct research and experiments in the fields of genetic modification and biomolecular engineering, which involves altering the genetic make-up of plants and animals
• conduct human stem cell research with the aim of treating or preventing illnesses
• use biological engineering processes to create biological products for commercial use, such as biomaterials, chemicals or fuels.

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Biotechnologist?

Biotechnologist is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Biotechnologist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.