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Biological Technologists and Technicians

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  • Job description
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

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

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

2,500

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
51.4% Female
48.6% Male

Not available.
  • 51.4% Female
  • 48.6% 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

$48,000

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • None

All of Québec

  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    22% of jobs
  2. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    21% of jobs
  3. Food, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
    NAICS 311, 312
    11% of jobs
  4. Agriculture and Fishing
    NAICS 111, 112, 114, 1151, 1152
    10% of jobs
  5. Petroleum, Coal and Chemical Manufacturing
    NAICS 324, 325
    6% of jobs
  6. Others
    30% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    22% of jobs
  2. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    21% of jobs
  3. Food, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
    NAICS 311, 312
    11% of jobs
  4. Agriculture and Fishing
    NAICS 111, 112, 114, 1151, 1152
    10% of jobs
  5. Petroleum, Coal and Chemical Manufacturing
    NAICS 324, 325
    6% of jobs
  6. Others
    30% of jobs

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

College

DCS in environmental and Wildlife Management This hyperlink will open in a new window.
Code : 145C0

Placement rate: 34.1%

59.8% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation
DCS in laboratory Technology This hyperlink will open in a new window.
Code : 210A0
DCS in laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry) This hyperlink will open in a new window.
Code : 210AB

Placement rate: 64.9%

29.7% of graduates pursue further studies

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DCS in laboratory Technology (Biotechnology) This hyperlink will open in a new window.
Code : 210AA

Placement rate: 53.3%

42.2% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation
DCS in natural Environment Technology This hyperlink will open in a new window.
Code : 147A0
DCS in natural Environment Technology (Environmental Protection)