Life Sciences / Biological Laboratory Support

Biology Technician

A Biology Technician assists in biological research and laboratory experiments by preparing samples, operating lab equipment, recording data, and maintaining lab cleanliness under the supervision of biologists or scientists.

Average monthly gross

8,496 CAD

5 validated salaries

Median

7,690 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

7,206 CAD - 10,432 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Biology Technician

ISCO

3141

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

5 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
7,130 CAD 7,130 CAD - 7,130 CAD
Lead / Expert 4 validated salaries
8,838 CAD 7,320 CAD - 11,480 CAD

Yearly trend

8,496 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 8,090 CAD 2
Switzerland 9,585 CAD 2
Australia 7,130 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Loblaw 8,090 CAD 2
Novartis 7,690 CAD 1
Vertex Services 7,130 CAD 1
Zurich Insurance 11,480 CAD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Biological Technician Lab Technician (Biology) Biology Lab Assistant Research Technician (Biology)

Skills

Hard skills

Microscopy Sample Preparation Sterilization Techniques Data Recording Laboratory Safety Protocols Cell Culture DNA Extraction Spectrophotometry

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Time Management Team Collaboration Documentation Skills

Tools

Microscope Centrifuge Autoclave Pipette Incubator Spectrophotometer PCR Machine

Certifications

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Certification Biosafety Certification Hazardous Waste Handling Certification

Employment context

Industries

Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Clinical Research Environmental Testing Academic Research Government Laboratories

Company types

Research Institute University Hospital Contract Research Organization Government Agency

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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