OSCA 2024 · 311535 · Skill level 2
Life Science Technician: OSCA 311535
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Life Science Technician is OSCA 2024 code 311535. It corresponds to ANZSCO 311413 Life Science Technician (in part), which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 311535
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 311413 · in part
Life Science Technician
On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 311413
The job
What a life science technician does
Identifies, collects and tests living organisms, and conducts field and laboratory studies in support of Life Scientists, Medical Scientists or Environmental Scientists.
Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Microbiology Analyst
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Assists in the collection and identification of living organisms
- Assists in maintaining records of collected specimens
- Assists with experiments conducted on living organisms and analysis of data collected about them
- Provides technical services and support for scientists in several fields, including biology, agriculture and environmental science
Unit group 3115
Other occupations in Science Technicians
Questions
OSCA 311535: common questions
What is the OSCA code for life science technician?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 311535?
Is Life Science Technician 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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