Biological technologists and technicians

NOC

22110

may work independently or provide technical services to scientists and engineers in fields, such as agriculture, ecology, plant and animal biology, microbiology and health sciences.

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Biological technologists and technicians 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.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Biological technologists

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.

Biological technicians

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.

Also Known As

agricultural technician
agricultural technologist
agrology technician
aquaculture technician
bacteriological technician

biological laboratory technologist

botanical technician

fish hatchery technician

fisheries technician

food bacteriological technician

microbiology quality control technologist

microbiology technologist (except medical)

plant breeding technician

seed technologist

wildlife biology technician

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.

Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.

Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Employment by Sex

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50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

Employment by age

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15.9%

15-24

27.5%

25-34

21.7%

35-44

18.8%

45-54

10.1%

55-64

5.8%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

20.9%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

6.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

25.4%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

47.8%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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34.8%

Public administration

31.8%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

16.7%

Professional, scientific and technical services

16.7%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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10.40%

Northeast

14.90%

Southeast

44.80%

Southwest

23.90%

Central

6.00%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

$53,000

Southwest

$58,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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