Laboratory Technology

Code	210.A0
Diploma	DCS
Sector	Chemistry and Biology
Number of credits	91 2/3 and 90 2/3
Status	Program approved in 2001.

Note(s)
This program is offered in French: Techniques de laboratoire

Program Objectives

The goal of the Laboratory Technology program is to provide students with the aptitudes to become laboratory technologists in manufacturing companies, particularly those in the agro-food, pharmaceutical and environmental sectors. In addition, the students will be capable of working in biotechnology laboratories, laboratories of companies in the industrial chemistry, mining, mettalurgy, petrochemical, materials and pulp and paper sectors.

Specialization A: Biotechnology

The biotechnology specialization aims to train the students in the area of microorganisms and cells; to perform biochemical, microbiological and immunological analyses; to perform activities related to genetical engineering and to perform toxicity and ecotoxicity tests focusing on quality control, research, development and production.

Specialization B: Analytical Chemistry

The analytical chemistry specialization aims to train students to perform inorganic and organic chemical analyses and to use instrumental and manual methods, all the while focusing on quality control, research, development and production.

Length of training

Option	Specific (hours)	Total (hours)
Specialization A - Biotechnology	2055	2715
Specialization B - Analytical Chemistry	1995	2655

Specific (hours)	Total (hours)
2055	2715

Total length of training includes general training that is common to all programs for 420 hours, general training for this program for 150 hours as well as complementary general training courses for 90 hours.

Duration of training consists of theory and lab work for courses; personal time that the student invests is excluded.

Program Content

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
01DP	To analyze the occupations
01DQ	To use math tools necessary for analysis
01DR	To understand how the equipment operates
01DS	To use general chemistry principles necessary for analysis interpretation
01DT	To interpret analysis protocols
01DU	To collect samples
01DV	To take physiochemical measurements
01DW	To take electrometric measurements
01DX	To perform organic and biochemical analyses using capillary electrophoresis
01DY	To perform organic chemistry and biochemistry analysis using molecular spectrometry
01DZ	To perform organic chemistry and biochemistry analyses using instrumental chromatography
01E0	To maintain standards of quality
01E1	To prepare solutions
01E2	To asses data statistically
01E3	To identify organic molecules
01E4	To characterize biomolecules
01E5	To detect microorganisms
01E6	To manage chemicals and materials

Specialization A - Biotechnology

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
01E7	To characterize anatomical and physiological information
01E8	To apply immunological techniques
01EA	To identify microorganisms
01EB	To use laboratory animals
01EC	To culture animal cells
01ED	To culture plant cells
01EE	To perform applied immunological analyses
01EF	To perform toxicological and ecotoxicological analyses
01EG	To perform applied biochemical analyses
01EH	To perform applied microbilogical analyses
01EJ	To perform activities related to genetic engineering
01EK	To use cells in bioprocesses
01F1	To apply molecular biology techniques

Number of hours alloted to specific training: 2055 hours

Specialization B - Analytical Chemistry

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
01EL	To characterize the chemical processes used in Québec's main industries
01EM	To use automated devices
01EN	To prepare samples
01EP	To perform gravimetric analyses
01EQ	To perform titrimetric analyses
01ER	To perform electorchewmical analyses
01ES	To perform atomic spectometry analyses
01ET	To perform thermal analyses
01EU	To perform organic and inorganic chemical analyses using instrumental manual methods

Number of hours alloted to specific training: 1995 hours

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be admitted to the program, a person must meet the general requirements for admission set out in the College Education Regulations, as well as the following special conditions, where applicable:

Must have passed the following secondary-level course(s):

• Sec. V TS or S – Secondary V Mathematics: Technical and Scientific (564506) or Science (565506) Options
• Sec. V Chemistry – Secondary V Chemistry (551504)

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Laboratory Technology

Analytical chemistry technicians, also referred to as laboratory technicians, conduct different chemical, electrochemical, thermal, and spectrometric analyses. They prepare laboratory equipment and samples, compile data, analyze laboratory results and draw up reports. This is a stimulating job that takes place in quiet environments. It requires an aptitude for math and science and an interest in laboratory work. A career as an analytical chemistry technician is suitable for meticulous people who have good manual dexterity and an analytical mind.