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ANZSCO 234513Updated 2026-01-29
Biochemist
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 99k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1910
Salary range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
42.5%
VIC
23.1%
QLD
18.7%
NSW
Education mix
57.5%
Post graduate
44%
bachelor degree
0%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Biochemists study the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.
What you do
- • Studies the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination.
- • Investigates the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms.
- • Examines micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and uses the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (57.5%)
Recent job ads
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Tasks
- • Examines micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes, and uses the knowledge gained to create and develop new, and improve existing, products, materials and processes.
- • Investigates the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms.
- • Studies the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1910
Annual median: AUD 99k
Range: AUD 89k-AUD 109k