22110 – Biological technologists and technicians

شرح اصلی

Biological technologists provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals working in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields.

وظایف اصلی

• Set up and conduct biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses in support of research and quality control in food production, sanitation, pharmaceutical production, biotechnology and other fields
• Apply methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy
• Perform experimental procedures in agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology and biomedical research
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
• Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of fisheries stock, wildlife and other natural resources
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programs.
• Assist in conducting biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Perform limited range of technical functions in support of agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology, biomedical research and environmental protection
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports.

شرایط استخدام

• Completion of a two- to three-year college program in a field related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management is usually required for employment as a biological technologist.
• Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.
• Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.

نمونه عنوان‌های شغلی

bacteriological technologist · biological technologist · botanical technologist · ecological technologist · microbiology technologist (except medical) · mycological technologist · marine farming technologist · marine culture technologist · sea-farming technologist · agronomy technologist · biological forensic laboratory technologist · agrology technician · aquaculture technician · biological technician · botanical technician · microbiological technician · microbiology technician (except medical) · vaccine technician · marine biological technician · marine biology technician · biotechnology technician

دستمزد (ساعتی)

منبع: دستمزدهای Job Bank، انتشار 2025 (ESDC). پایین و بالا برابر صدک ۱۰ و ۹۰ است.