Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 213101: Biological Sciences Specialist

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 213101 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Conduct the scientific and practical studies related to plant and animal organisms in terms of formation and nature; develop the applications of researches and studies’ outcomes in various fields of biology; and prepare the specialized documents and reports related to work outcomes and testing.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`213101`
Official Title (EN)	Biological Sciences Specialist
Official Title (AR)	Biological Sciences Specialist
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Science and engineering professionals
Minor Group	Life science professionals
Unit Group	Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`213102`	Biochemist	Biochemist	View Occupation 213102 →
`213103`	Biophysics Specialist	Biophysics Specialist	View Occupation 213103 →
`213104`	Biotechnology Specialist	Biotechnology Specialist	View Occupation 213104 →
`213105`	Botanist	Botanist	View Occupation 213105 →
`213106`	Zoologist	Zoologist	View Occupation 213106 →
`213107`	Marine Biologist	Marine Biologist	View Occupation 213107 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Biology
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 213101. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 213101?

SSCO 213101 designates Biological Sciences Specialist (Biological Sciences Specialist) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 213101 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.