Botanist

234515 · Heavy

Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.

Investigates the effects of environmental factors, such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography and disease, on plant growth.

Frequently works indoors in offices and laboratories.
May work outdoors to carry out fieldwork research unless based exclusively in a laboratory setting. Locations at times may be remote and hostile
Works with a broad range of living and dead plant organisms some of which may represent bio-hazards. Protective equipment and clothing may be required.
Inside workstations are lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained. Outdoor work locations can be cold, wet, dirty, noisy, muddy, hot and dry.

Sedentary to light, with an occasional demand for medium to heavy physical work.
Frequently sits in offices and laboratories.
Stands and walks frequently in offices, in fieldwork situations and in laboratories.
There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling when assembling research equipment.
Occasional bending, squatting, crouching, stretching and reaching may be required during fieldwork.
Occasional contact with skin irritants and water may be required in some environments.
Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including writing instruments, computers and general laboratory equipment.
Driving may be required to reach fieldwork locations but driving is not typically a significant component of the job.
Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with technical, computing, research, laboratory, analytical, mathematical, report writing, communication, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 1

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Tertiary qual or 5yrs experience; botany degree-level, no licence.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience. In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).