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ANZSCO 234514Updated 2026-01-29
Biotechnologist
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 234514OSCA 244631
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
33.1%
VIC
26.6%
NSW
21.2%
QLD
Education mix
68.4%
Post graduate
29.1%
bachelor degree
1.1%
year 12
Role overview
Biotechnologists study the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, and develop new materials for applying to a range of purposes.
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 (68.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
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