Medical Laboratory Scientists conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Tasks Include:

• preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination

• examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections

• analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

• advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

• setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing

• operating and maintaining laboratory equipment

• maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards

• preparing scientific papers and reports

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Skills assessment

• Applicants who have completed an AIMS accredited program will be classified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

• Applicants will not be required to take the AIMS Medical Laboratory Scientist Professional Examination.

• Applicants who do not hold an AIMS accredited degree will be assessed in two stages: Stage 1 a document assessment, and Stage 2 a written examination (the AIMS Medical Laboratory Scientist Professional Examination).