Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory Fanshawe College

Overview

The Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory  Advanced Diploma is offered at Fanshawe College .

Key facts:

At the heart of every scientific or technological discovery is a laboratory technologist. If you enjoy research and laboratory analysis, the Fanshawe Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory program is the right fit for you.

Over three years and up to 16 months of paid co-op placement, you'll build a sound basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, with emphasis on the principles and performance of standard lab practices, procedures and techniques for biological, chemical and physical analysis. Your lab tech training will also include hands-on application of your theoretical knowledge, using our state-of-the-art instrumentation. As you progress through your lab courses, you will study advanced topics such as biochemistry, molecular biology and modern physics, while developing the soft skills necessary to be successful in any professional environment.

You'll graduate with a dynamic set of lab skills, preparing you to start your career in a variety of laboratory environments like applied research and development, educational, process and quality control, as well as food and beverage industries, petrochemical companies or technical sales. 

This three-year program provides students with an understanding of the practical science of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, and emphasizes the principles and performance of standard laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques for biological, chemical and physical analyses. If you're considering further academic study, graduates may choose to pursue Fanshawe's Bachelor of Applied Technology (Biotechnology) degree or one of our articulation agreements with select universities.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe's Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory program will have the knowledge and set of dynamic lab tech skills to seek out employment opportunities in industrial plants, research laboratories, process and quality control laboratories, product development, technical sales and more. Graduates may find themselves in positions including laboratory assistant, research assistant, applied research and development laboratory technologist, process and quality control laboratory technologist, food and beverage industry technologist, petrochemical company laboratory technologist and technical sales manager. 

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Chemical Laboratory Technology program:

• Technical Sales Manager

Be responsible for daily given tasks related to technical sales including analyzing competitors, developing sales opportunities and closing new accounts. 

• Laboratory Assistant

Help scientists and medical professionals with daily lab duties and responsibilities including data entry, blood collection, processing and moving specimens and preparing special chemicals for use in laboratory testing. 

• Research Assistant

Be responsible for recruiting participants, data management, conducting literature searches, preparing progress reports and preparing materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations. 

• Petrochemical Company Laboratory Technologist 

Utilize scientific principles to solve technical problems efficiently and safely at the best cost.

Accreditation

• This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada.