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EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 234611
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
Yes. Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the MLTSSL. AIMS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 189, 190, 491, 482, 494, 485 and 407.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611): Conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
ANZSCO 234611 covers the Medical Laboratory Scientist occupation: professionals focused on performing diagnostic laboratory testing on patient specimens. Classified under Medical Laboratory Scientists (2346) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by AIMS. Below, EMC Australia explains how Medical Laboratory Scientists can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a AIMS skills assessment.
ANZSCO
234611
Assessing authority
AIMS
Occupation lists
MLTSSL
Industry
Engineering & technology
Can this occupation migrate?
Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.
Medical Laboratory Scientist can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.
Potential visa pathways
Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.
Employer-sponsored
For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.
Other pathways
These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.
State nomination
Lists change. We check this year’s program.
Whether Medical Laboratory Scientist is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.
EOI and state nomination- NSWclosed
- VICclosed
- QLDclosed
- SAunavailable
- WAnot announced
- TASopen
- ACTnot announced
- NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for Medical Laboratory Scientist
The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. AIMS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.
How skills assessments workPoints and other factors
The occupation is only the starting point.
Age
Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.
English
Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.
Skilled employment
Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.
Qualifications
Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.
Australian study and partner
Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.
Nomination
State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.
Occupation match
Is Medical Laboratory Scientist the right code?
Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.
- Analyse blood, tissue and body-fluid specimens using automated and manual methods
- Perform tests in haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology or transfusion science
- Validate results, identify abnormal findings and report to pathologists and clinicians
- Calibrate analysers and run quality control and external proficiency programs
- Maintain compliance with NATA and NPAAC laboratory requirements
Questions
Before you start an assessment
AIMS (Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists) is the assessing authority for Medical Laboratory Scientist under code 234611. It compares your qualifications with the Australian medical laboratory science standard and reviews relevant laboratory employment.
Related occupations
Roles often confused with this one.
These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.
Not sure which pathway fits.
Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.