Biological Technologists and Technicians
Job description
These individuals provide support and technical services to scientists or engineers. They work in various fields (agriculture, biology, health sciences, etc.) for:
- Laboratories
- The public service
- Food, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Biotech companies
- Health care and research institutions
- Educational institutions
- Environmental consulting firms
- Resource companies
- Public utilities
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Biological agents
- Humidity
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Carry out tests, experiments, and laboratory analyses in biology, microbiology, and biochemistry.
- Apply methods and techniques such as microscopy.
- Conduct field research and examinations to collect data and specimens of water, soil, plants, and animals.
- Conduct audits to ensure the protection of natural resources.
- Analyze data.
- Draft reports.
- Lead or supervise programs in a variety of settings (e.g. fish farms, greenhouses, etc.).
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2020 to 2022.- Minimum
- $18.00
- Median
- $27.88
- Maximum
- $38.00
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
All of Québec
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
All of Québec
Gender distribution
All of Québec
- 51.4% Female
- 48.6% Male
- 51.4% Female
- 48.6% Male
Job types
All of Québec
- Full time
- Part time
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
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NAICS 5416, 541722% of jobs
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NAICS 9121% of jobs
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NAICS 311, 31211% of jobs
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NAICS 111, 112, 114, 1151, 115210% of jobs
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NAICS 324, 3256% of jobs
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Others30% of jobs
All of Québec
-
NAICS 5416, 541722% of jobs
-
NAICS 9121% of jobs
-
NAICS 311, 31211% of jobs
-
NAICS 111, 112, 114, 1151, 115210% of jobs
-
NAICS 324, 3256% of jobs
-
Others30% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
College
DCS in environmental and Wildlife Management
Placement rate: 34.1%
59.8% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry)
Placement rate: 64.9%
29.7% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Placement rate: 53.3%
42.2% of graduates pursue further studies