Biologists
Job description
These individuals seek to further knowledge on living organisms. Their goal is to improve the management of natural resources. They also wish to develop practices and products in medicine and agriculture. They work in laboratories or in the field for:
- The public service
- Environmental consulting agencies
- Resource and utility companies
- Chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech companies
- Health and educational institutions
- Analytical laboratories
- Research centres
- Consulting firms
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Biological agents
- Humidity
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
Main tasks
Biologists
- Research the environment, plants, and animals.
- Identify and categorize plants and animals and conduct experiments on their growth, heredity, and reproduction.
- Study the ecological and environmental impacts of different projects and human activity.
- Draft reports and plans for the management of renewable, hydric, and natural resources.
- May supervise technologists, technicians, and other scientists.
- Assess or diagnose habitats to identify actions to carry out to improve them.
- Ensure the sustainability of the fauna and flora.
- Participate, with other specialists, in the studies, development, and application of land use plans.
Microbiologists and Cellular and Molecular Biologists
- Research the structure, functions, ecology, biotechnology, and genetics of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, etc.).
- Conduct studies to identify, examine the effects, and control pathogenic organisms and toxins.
- Screen and evaluate the use of drugs, pharmaceuticals, and nanoparticles in the biomedical field.
- Study and experiment with gene expression, gene manipulation, and recombinant DNA technology.
- Discover, develop, refine, evaluate, and commercialize new products, as required.
- Supervise technologists and technicians.
- Analyze biostatistical data using mathematical modelling techniques.
- Monitor and certify the microbiological quality of water and air and the safety and suitability of food and some consumer products.
- Determine the parameters that must be met for the safe and effective use of the microorganisms and their subsequent elimination.
Advancement and mobility
- These individuals may specialize in various fields (botany, zoology, genetics, bioinformatics, etc.).
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $23.50
- Median
- $35.00
- Maximum
- $50.00
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
4,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 58.2% Female
- 41.8% Male
Not available.
- 58.2% Female
- 41.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$61,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 9125% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 541723% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 62317% of jobs
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NAICS 617% of jobs
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NAICS 324, 3256% of jobs
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Others22% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 9125% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 541723% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 62317% of jobs
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NAICS 617% of jobs
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NAICS 324, 3256% of jobs
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Others22% of jobs