Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Laboratory technician
- Quality control technician
- Analytical chemistry technician
Chemical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
4 Semesters (2 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College DiplomaAbout the Program
In this two-year diploma program, you will benefit from practical training and learn the essential principles and techniques used in the biochemical sciences. You will gain hands-on experience needed to perform experiments and determinations with the precision required in a broad range of industries. That means getting hands-on training in the proper care and use of laboratory apparatus for wet and instrumental methods.
The program covers a broad range of topics, including organic and analytical chemistry, biochemistry, industrial microbiology, as well as pharmaceutical and instrumental methods.
Common First Semester
This program shares a common first year with the three-year Biotechnology Advanced, Chemical Engineering Technology and Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical programs. You can transfer to these programs after the second semester or upon graduation.
Skills
- Perform assays and determinations with speed, precision and accuracy
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Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Not available |
| May 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Not available |
| May 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Affiliations/Associations
- Canadian Society of Microbiologists
- Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
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Degree Pathways
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
Microbiology Labs
You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our state-of-the-art microbiology labs, preparing you for your in-demand career.
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What Our Graduates Say
Adeela Khan
Graduate, Chemical Laboratory Technician
“As a student of the Chemical Laboratory Technician diploma program, I was able to advance my knowledge and learn hands-on with real-world applications. I was able to make amazing friends and meet incredible professors that encouraged me to learn more about water and wastewater engineering. I am currently working as a Remote Operator 1 at The Regional Municipality of York.”