OSCA 2024 · 244731 · Skill level 1
Medical Laboratory Scientist: OSCA 244731
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Medical Laboratory Scientist is OSCA 2024 code 244731. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist, which is on the MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 244731
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234611
Medical Laboratory Scientist
On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234611
The job
What a medical laboratory scientist does
Performs, validates and interprets the results of medical laboratory tests designed to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Also known as
- Hospital Scientist
- Medical Scientific Officer
- Medical Scientist
Specialisations
- Cytologist
- IVF Embryologist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Prepares blood, fluid and tissue samples for microscopic examination
- Performs a wide range of laboratory tests on patient samples, including blood, urine and tissue samples
- Analyses samples to study, diagnose and treat diseases
- Evaluates test results and communicates these to Medical Practitioners
- Establishes the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment
- Ensures laboratory quality assurance and safety standards are met
- Prepares scientific papers and reports
- Supervises and teaches other staff such as Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Develops new methods and applies the latest improvements in technology for laboratory testing
Unit group 2447
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Questions
OSCA 244731: common questions
What is the OSCA code for medical laboratory scientist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244731?
Is Medical Laboratory Scientist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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