Laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry)

Code	210.A0
Diploma	DCS
Sector	Chemistry and Biology
Number of credits	90 2/3
Approximate duration in months	36 months
Status	Program approved in 2001.

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

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 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 B - Analytical Chemistry	1995	2655

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 electometric measurements
01DX	To perform organic and biochemical analyses using capillary electrophoresis
01DY	To perform organic chemistry and biochemistry analyses 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 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 gravimentric analyses
01EQ	To perform titrimetric analyses
01ER	To perform electrochemical analyses
01ES	To perform electrochemical 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)

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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College	D/E
Collège Dawson	—

Analytical Chemistry Technician

Analytical chemistry technicians, also called laboratory technicians, perform chemical, electrochemical, thermal, and spectrometric analyses. They prepare laboratory equipment and samples, compile data, analyze laboratory results and write analysis reports. It is a stimulating profession that takes place in a calm environment. It requires an aptitude for math and science and an interest in laboratory work. This job is suited to people who are meticulous and possess good manual dexterity and an analytical mind.