Skilled occupation profile

Respiratory Scientist

ANZSCO 234612

Conducts lung function tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.

CSOL

Assessing authority: VETASSESS | Professional

Occupation guide

Occupation details and migration pathways

This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Respiratory Scientist ANZSCO 234612.

Typical tasks and duties

Respiratory Scientist may perform the following tasks:

  • preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
  • examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
  • developing techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and respiratory or sleep disorders
  • advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods used in diagnosis and treatment
  • setting up the steps and rules of medical testing
  • operating and maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
  • maintaining laboratory and testing quality assurance and safety standards
  • preparing scientific papers and reports

Skills assessment

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Mohammad Reza Azimi

Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant

Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi

This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.

Last reviewed: July 2026