ANZSCO 234611 · MLTSSL
Medical Laboratory Scientist: ANZSCO 234611
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611) is on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List). It can be used for the 189, 190, 491, 485, 494 and 407 visas, and the skills assessment is done by AIMS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.
Occupation lists
MLTSSL
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
Permanent visa options
189, 190
Visas that give permanent residence
Assessing authority
AIMS
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
Skill level
Level 1
Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
The job
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 to work in this occupation in Australia.
Also known as
- Hospital Scientist
- Medical Scientific Officer
Specialisations
- IVF Embryologist
Unit group 2346
Tasks of Medical Scientists
- 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
Qualifications and experience
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.
Visa options
Which visas ANZSCO 234611 can be used for
From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs a state or territory nomination |
| 407 Training visa | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Post-Vocational Education Work stream |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs a state or territory nomination |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs an eligible relative in a regional area |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | No | — | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | No | — |
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 234611
Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
We prepare your AIMS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 234611 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Medical Laboratory Scientist is on a list that allows state nomination for the 190 (permanent) and for the 491 (regional, provisional). Each state then decides which occupations it will nominate, and on what conditions.
State lists, points cut-offs and residence or job offer rules change during the program year, and some states close streams once their places are used. Ask us which states are nominating medical laboratory scientist now.
Similar occupations
Other occupations in Medical Scientists
If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.
Questions
ANZSCO 234611: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for medical laboratory scientist?
What does a medical laboratory scientist do?
Which skilled occupation list is Medical Laboratory Scientist on?
Can I get a 189 visa as a medical laboratory scientist?
Is Medical Laboratory Scientist eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor a medical laboratory scientist?
Who assesses medical laboratory scientist skills for Australian migration?
Talk to us
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Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.
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