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What this job is
Life scientists not elsewhere classified conduct research, analysis, and testing in biological, biochemical, or ecological domains outside the scope of more specialised roles such as microbiologists or medical scientists. They work in laboratories, field settings, or research institutions to design experiments, collect and analyse biological data, and contribute to scientific knowledge in areas such as plant biology, animal behaviour, or environmental science.
Pay
A$1,544 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Digital Literacy
- Health Terminology Literacy
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Improvement Identification
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Reporting and Analytics
- Risk Identification
- Stakeholder Communication