2113-17 Biochemist

Specialisations/Job Titles

• Enzyme Chemist
• Molecular Biologist
• Protein Chemist

Tasks & Duties

Studies the biochemistry of living organisms.

• investigates the chemical structure and function of living cells, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants or micro-organisms
• studies the chemical events involved in physiological processes
• isolates, identifies and assays enzymes, hormones, metabolites and other substances produced by living cells or tissue
• investigates the roles of vitamins, hormones and minerals and the effects of toxic substances on physiological processes
• develops new and improved methods for the preparation of enzymes, serum and vaccines, hormones and other products derived from biological sources
• ascertains and describes the biochemical reactions involved in fermentation, genetic technology, water purification, sewage treatment and other such processes
• prepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers
• may develop industrial processes for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, foods, beverages and other products
• may supervise the work of technical officers and technicians

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Biochemist, you would score 50 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

The skills assessing authority for this occupation is VETASSESS.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Biochemist is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas. Your occupation would be skills assessed by VETASSESSThe entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Biochemist is not on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.