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This information is subject to change.  \n Please note that a Skills Assessment of the qualification involves assessment of both the qualification level and content. Qualifications are assessed according to the guidelines published by the Australian Government Department of Education.  \n The employment assessment involves determining the skill level and relevance of the tasks undertaken.  \n Integrity checks may be conducted to verify the qualification and employment claims made in an application.  \nJob description  \nA Biochemist studies the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.  \nOccupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:  \n Enzyme Chemist  \n Protein Chemist  \nOccupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:  \n Microbiologist  \n Industrial Pharmacist  \n Chemistry Technician  \n Biotechnologist  \nThese occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.  \nInfosheet: Biochemist  \nANZSCO Code: 234513 Date Created: September 14, 2026  \nPage 1 of 4  \nBiochemist is a VETASSESS Group A occupation  \nThis occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.  \nThe information below describes the available pathways for a Skills Assessment underGroup A. Please note that in order to achieve a suitable Skills Assessment Outcome, a suitable assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.  \nPathway 1  \nThis pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.  \nBachelor degree or higher degree includes AQF Master Degree or AQF Doctoral Degree.  \nIn addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:  \n at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,  \n working 20 hours or more per week, and  \n highly relevant to the nominated occupation.  \nInfosheet: Biochemist  \nANZSCO Code: 234513 Date Created: September 14, 2026  \nPage 2 of 4  \nQualification  \nThis includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.  \nOn a case-by-case basis, a general Chemistry degree may be assessable as highly relevant, where an applicant’s subsequent employment is highly relevant to the occupation of Biochemist.  \nHighly relevant major fields of study include:  \n Biochemistry  \n Biomedical Science  \n Molecular Biology  \n Environmental Chemistry  \nEmployment  \nHighly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:  \n Investigating the chemical structure and function of living cells and their isolated components, organs and tissues in humans, animals, plants, and micro-organisms  \n Designing and conducting experiments, making observations and measurements, researching information, analysing data, preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers, presenting findings at scientific meetingsand conferences, and supervising the work of staff.  \nAdditional tasks may include:  \n Studying the chemical events involved in physiological processes  \n Isolating and identifying enzymes, hormones, metabolites and other substances produced by living cells or tissue  \n Investigating the roles of vitamins, hormones and minerals and the effects of toxic substances on physiological processes  \n Preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers  \n May supervise the work of technical officers and technicians.  \nEmployment Info","cbCaipVkEo9ul94R","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipVkEo9ul94R","pdf",99284,"English","# About this document\n## Job description\n## Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code\n## Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code\n## Skills Assessment requirements (Group A)\n# Pathway 1\n## Qualification requirements\n## Employment criteria\n# Supporting material for assessment","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this Biochemist information sheet for VETASSESS?\",\"answer\":\"It provides guidance for applicants preparing a Skills Assessment application to VETASSESS. 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