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Holder of a collegial diploma in Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory or any other related field; * Bachelor in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry or any other related field; * Ability to work under time ...

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How much do biotechnologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for biotechnologist in Quebec is $30.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $38.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biotechnologist?

Biotechnologists are scientists who use living organisms and biological systems to develop new products or processes for a range of industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and environmental management. They often work with cells, enzymes, and genetic material to solve problems or create innovative solutions, such as developing new medicines, improving crop yields, or creating sustainable biofuels. Biotechnologists may work in laboratories, research institutions, or industry settings, and their work often involves a combination of research, experimentation, and product development.

What do biotechnologists do?

Biotechnologists manipulate organisms to develop pharmaceutical or biofuel products. These medical scientists spend their time in research laboratories, performing experiments on living systems and modifying organic matter which can be used for industrial consumer purposes. Biotechnologists may specialize in fields like genomics, proteomics, or bioinformatics, and produce products for the food manufacturing, agriculture, or health care industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biotechnologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biotechnologist, you need a strong background in biology, chemistry, and molecular techniques, usually supported by a degree in biotechnology or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, bioinformatics tools, and techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing, and cell culture is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are critical soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for driving innovative research, ensuring accurate experimental results, and contributing to advancements in biotechnology applications.

What are some common challenges biotechnologists face when working on interdisciplinary teams?

Biotechnologists often work alongside professionals from various fields such as chemistry, engineering, and data science. A common challenge is bridging communication gaps due to differing technical languages and approaches to problem-solving. Successfully collaborating requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a willingness to learn about adjacent disciplines. Overcoming these challenges can lead to innovative solutions and also provides valuable experience for career advancement.

What is the difference between Biotechnologist vs Microbiologist?

AspectBiotechnologistMicrobiologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biotechnology, Biology, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology, Biology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, biotech companiesLaboratories, healthcare, environmental agencies
Industry UsageBiotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, agricultureHealthcare, environmental, research institutions
Common Search/ComparisonBiotechnologist vs Microbiologist

While both roles involve working with biological sciences, biotechnologists focus on applying biological processes to develop products and technologies, often in industrial settings. Microbiologists primarily study microorganisms to understand their behavior, roles in health, and environment. The two careers share similar educational backgrounds but differ in their focus and work applications.

Is biotechnologist a high paying career?

Biotechnologists often earn competitive salaries that vary by industry, experience, and location. Entry-level positions typically start with moderate pay, but experienced professionals working in pharmaceuticals, research, or biotech companies can earn higher salaries, especially with advanced degrees and specialized skills. Overall, it can be a well-paying career compared to many other scientific fields.

What are careers in biotechnology?

Careers in biotechnology include roles such as biotechnologist, research scientist, lab technician, and quality control analyst. These jobs typically involve working in laboratories or manufacturing settings, utilizing skills in molecular biology, genetics, and laboratory techniques, often requiring relevant degrees and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Biotechnologist job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 2% Temporary, 18% Contract, and 20% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $63,909 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Field Service Representative (Chicoutimi, QC - remote)

Danaher

Quebec, QC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference in life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies , our work saves lives and we are all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique perspective matter. By leveraging Danaher's continuous improvement system, you'll help turn your ideas into impact-innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has been challenging conventions and elevating the role of diagnostic laboratories in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used for routine and complex clinical testing and are used in hospitals, reference laboratories, research facilities , and physician practices worldwide. Every hour, globally, more than one million tests are performed on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians annually. From discovering the next clinical breakthrough to fast, reliable sample analysis and more rigorous decision-making, we enable clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients through increased efficiency, enhanced clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Discover the Danaher Enterprise System that makes everything possible.

The Field Service Representative (FSR) is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to clients while installing and maintaining diagnostic instruments in hospital laboratory environments.

This position reports to the Quebec District Service Manager and is part of the Service department located in Chicoutimi/Jonquiere area and will be entirely remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Serving assigned customers, under minimal supervision, you will be required to complete troubleshooting, installation, validation, maintenance and service repair needs on designated instrumentation.
  • Complete on time and accurately: preventative maintenance, field modifications, instrument repairs and work order/service documentation.
  • Occasionally available to travel across Canada , to support the various sites where our instrumentation is used.

Essential job requirements include:

  • Technical degree in biomedical, laboratory, electronics or related field with a minimum of 1 years of experience troubleshooting, installing, performing maintenance on laboratory equipment at customer sites OR 1 years of mechanical or electrical experience
  • Bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written

Travel, motor vehicle history, and physical and environmental requirements:

  • Ability to travel to the United States of America for training.
  • Ability to regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk (prolonged), and sit; squat and kneel, ascend and descend stairs; reach with hands and arms.

It would be a plus if you also have previous experience in:

  • Field Service experience
  • Technical service for instruments in the following categories: Hematology, and chemistry.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics , A subsidiary of the Danaher Group, we offer a wide range of comprehensive and competitive benefits programs that enrich our lives. From healthcare to paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond work. View our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, we believe in building a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible remote work for eligible positions and are committed to providing rewarding careers regardless of work style. This position is eligible for remote work, allowing you to work from home. Additional information about remote work will be provided by the interview team. Discover the flexibility and challenges Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers.

Theannualsalary range for this role is75,000-85,000 CAD.This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a pension fund .

Note: No amount of compensation is considered salary or wages until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefit, or other form of compensation and benefits attributable to a particular employee remains at the sole discretion of the Company, until paid, and may be changed at its sole discretion, in accordance with the law.\

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Apporter plus a la vie

Etes-vous pret a accelerer votre potentiel et a faire une reelle difference dans les sciences de la vie, le diagnostic et la biotechnologie ?

Chez Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, l'une des 15+ societes operationnelles de Danaher , notre travail sauve des vies et nous sommes tous unis par un engagement commun a innover pour un impact tangible.

Vous vous epanouirez dans une culture d'appartenance ou vous et votre point de vue unique comptez. En exploitant le systeme d'amelioration continue de Danaher, vous contribuerez a transformer vos idees en impact - en innovant au rythme de la vie.

Leader mondial du diagnostic clinique, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics bouscule les conventions et valorise le role des laboratoires de diagnostic dans l'amelioration de la sante des patients depuis plus de 90 ans. Nos solutions diagnostiques sont utilisees pour les tests cliniques de routine et complexes, et sont utilisees dans les hopitaux, les laboratoires de reference, sde recherche, ainsi que les cabinets medicaux du monde entier. Chaque heure, dans le monde, plus d'un million de tests sont effectues sur les systemes Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, touchant 1,2 milliard de patients et plus de trois millions de cliniciens par an. De la decouverte de la prochaine avancee clinique a l'analyse rapide et fiable des echantillons, en passant par une prise de decision plus rigoureuse, nous permettons aux cliniciens de prodiguer les meilleurs soins possibles a leurs patients grace a une efficacite accrue, une confiance clinique accrue, une collaboration adaptative et une intelligence acceleree.

Decouvrez le systeme d'entreprise Danaher qui rend tout possible.

Le representant du service sur le terrain (FSR) est responsable de fournir un service client exceptionnel aux clients tout en installant et en maintenant des instruments de diagnostic dans les environnements de laboratoire hospitaliers.

Ce poste releve du directeur de service du district du Quebec et fait partie du departement de service situe a Chicoutimi/Jonquiere ou la region et sera entierement a distance.

Dans ce role, vous aurez l'opportunite de :

  • Servir des clients assignes, sous une supervision minimale, vous devrez completer les besoins de depannage, d'installation, de validation, de maintenance et de reparation de services sur l'instrumentation designee.
  • Completer a temps et precisement: maintenance preventive, modifications sur le terrain, reparations d'instruments et documentation des ordres de travail / service.
  • Disponible a l'occasion pour voyager a travers le Canada, pour soutenir les differents sites ou notre instrumentation est utilisee.

Les exigences essentielles du poste comprennent :

  • Diplome technique en biomedical, laboratoire, en electronique ou dans un domaine connexe avec un minimum de 1 an d'experience en depannage, en installation et en entretien d'equipements de laboratoire sur les sites de client OU 1 an d'experience avec des instruments mecanique ou electronique.
  • Bilinguisme en francais et en anglais, parle et ecrit.

Exigences relatives aux deplacements, aux antecedents de vehicules a moteur et aux conditions physiques et environnementales :

  • Capacite de voyager aux Etats-Unis pour la formation.
  • Capacite a soulever, deplacer, faire glisser, lever et/ou placer regulierement jusqu'a 50 lb. Capacite a se tenir debout, marcher (de maniere prolongee) et s'asseoir ; s'accroupir et s'agenouiller, monter et descendre des escaliers ; tendre les mains et les bras.

Ce serait un plus si vous possediez egalement une experience prealable dans :

  • Experience en service sur le terrain
  • Le service technique des instruments de categorie suivantes : Hematologie, Biochimie.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics , filiale du groupe Danaher, propose une large gamme de programmes d'avantages sociaux complets et competitifs qui enrichissent nos vies. Qu'il s'agisse de soins de sante ou de conges payes, nos programmes contribuent a la vie au-dela du travail. Consultez nos avantages sociaux sur Danaher Benefits Info .

Chez Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, nous croyons en la creation d'effectifs meilleurs et plus durables. Nous reconnaissons les avantages d'un teletravail flexible pour les postes eligibles et nous engageons a offrir des carrieres enrichissantes, quel que soit le mode de travail. Ce poste est eligible a un teletravail, vous permettant de travailler depuis votre domicile. Des informations complementaires sur ce teletravail vous seront fournies par l'equipe d'entretien. Decouvrez la flexibilite et les defis que vous offre Beckman Coulter Diagnostics .

La fourchette salariale annuelle pour ce poste est de 75 000 $ a 85 000 $ CAD. C'est la fourchette que nous croyons de bonne foi etre la fourchette de compensation possible pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Cette fourchette peut etre modifiee a l'avenir.

Cet emploi est eligible a une prime/une remuneration incitative. Nous offrons un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux, notamment des conges payes, une assurance medicale/dentaire/ophtalmologique et un fonds de pension.

Remarque: Aucun montant de remuneration n'est considere comme un salaire ou une remuneration tant qu'il n'est pas gagne, acquis et determinable. Le montant et la disponibilite de toute prime, commission, avantage ou autre forme de remuneration et d'avantages attribuable a un employe en particulier restent a la seule discretion de la Societe, jusqu'a leur versement, et peuvent etre modifies a sa seule discretion, conformement a la loi.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984