Biological technologists and technicians
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2221 ยท Browse All Occupations
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. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, biotechnology companies, health, research and educational institutions, environmental consulting companies, and resource and utilities companies.
Alternate Job Titles
- Agricultural Sciences Technician
- Agricultural Technician
- Agricultural Technologist
- Agrology Technician
- Agrology Technologist
- Agronomy Technician
- Agronomy Technologist
- Aquaculture Technician
- Aquatic Biology Technician
- Bacteriological Technician
- Bacteriological Technologist
- Biological Forensic Laboratory Technologist
- Biological Laboratory Technologist
- Biological Technician
- Biological Technologist
- Biotechnology Technician
- Botanical Technician
- Botanical Technologist
- Crop Production Technician
- Dairy Products Technician
- Dairy Technologist
- Ecological Technician
- Ecological Technologist
- Eel Culture Technician
- Entomological Technician
- Entomological Technologist
- Field Crop Technician
- Field Crop Technologist
- Fish Culturist
- Fish Farm Technologist
- Fish Hatchery Technician
- Fish Roe Technician
- Fisheries Technician
- Fisheries Technologist
- Fishery Bacteriological Technician
- Fishery Bacteriological Technologist
- Food Bacteriological Technician
- Food Bacteriological Technologist
- Habitat Management Technician
- Hair And Fibre Forensic Examiner
- Ichthyological Technician
- Ichthyological Technologist
- Industrial Bacteriological Technician
- Industrial Bacteriological Technologist
- Life Sciences Research Technician
- Lobster Culture Technician
- Malacology Technician
- Mammalogy Technician
- Mammalogy Technologist
- Marine Biological Technician
- Marine Biology Technician
- Marine Biology Technologist
- Marine Culture Technologist
- Marine Farming Technologist
- Microbiological Technician
- Microbiology Quality Control Technologist
- Microbiology Technician (except Medical)
- Microbiology Technologist (except Medical)
- Mycological Technician
- Mycological Technologist
- Nanobiotechnology Technician
- Natural Resources Technician - Biology
- Ornithological Technician
- Ornithological Technologist
- Oyster Culture Technician
- Pisciculture Bacteriological Technologist
- Plant Breeding Technician
- Plant Pathology Technician
- Plant Pathology Technologist
- Poultry Technician
- Poultry Technologist
- Sea-farming Technologist
- Seed Technologist
- Soil Bacteriological Technician
- Soil Bacteriological Technologist
- Vaccine Technician
- Virology Technologist
- Wildlife Biology Technician
- Wildlife Resources Technician
- Wildlife Technician
- Wildlife Technologist
- Zoo Foreman/woman
- Zoo Supervisor
- Zoological Technician
- Zoological Technologist
- 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
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for biological technologists and technicians.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $5,620 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | N/A |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $42,202 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $34,388 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for biological technologists and technicians.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $34,388 |
| Female | $39,861 |
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for biological technologists and technicians
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 85 |
| 25 to 34 years | 85 |
| 35 to 44 years | 75 |
| 45 to 54 years | 25 |
| 55 to 64 years | 30 |
| 65 to 74 years | 10 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 300 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for biological technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 170 |
| Part Time | 140 |
| Total | 305 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for biological technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 155 |
| Female | 145 |
| Total | 300 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for biological technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 290 |
| Self Employed | 0 |
| Total | 300 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for biological technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 290 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Total | 300 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for biological technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 80 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 10 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 45 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 165 |
| Total | 305 |