Summary of responsibilities
Physical science professionals carry out a variety of scientific studies in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, geology, physics, mathematics or microbiology.
Education requirement
University degree in an appropriate discipline. For research jobs, a post-graduate degree is usually required
Condition of employment
Chemists: membership in the Ordre des chimistes du Québec is preferable
Minimum experience generally required by level of complexity
- Level 1: None
- Level 2: 3 years
- Level 3: 8 years
Description of the levels of complexity
Fields of activity
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Geology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
Examples of job titles
- Physicist
- Biophysicist
- Chemist
- Biochemist
- Geologist
- Mathematician
- Microbiologist
- Scientific researcher
- Laboratory coordinator or supervisor
- Bacteriologist
To be excluded from this job
- Actuary
- Biologist (ERG 211)
- Chemical engineer (ERG 207)
- Meteorologist
- Statistician