Medical laboratory technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for medical laboratory technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for medical laboratory technician is 33101 (Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
33101
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 33101 covers
Medical laboratory assistants and workers in related technical occupations perform pre-analysis and pre-testing tasks such as collecting blood and other samples, processing specimens, and preparing special chemicals called reagents for use in testing. They conduct routine medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, research facilities, post-secondary educational institutions and government research laboratories.
| Unit group | 33101 — Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Collect, label, sort and prepare blood, tissue and other samples from patients
- Log and validate patient samples and prepare them for testing
- Set up medical laboratory equipment
- Prepare chemical reagents to be combined with biological samples for testing
- Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Perform quality assurance of testing techniques and record results
To use NOC 33101 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 33101 →
Other job titles under NOC 33101
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 33101, one of these may fit better:
- Biological laboratory technologist — NOC 22110 (Biological technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Chemical laboratory analyst — NOC 22100 (Chemical technologists and technicians, TEER 2)
- Chief of medical staff — NOC 30010 (Managers in health care, TEER 0)
- Clinical laboratory helper — NOC 33109 (Other assisting occupations in support of health services, TEER 3)
- College laboratory assistant — NOC 41201 (Post-secondary teaching and research assistants, TEER 1)
- Dental laboratory assistant — NOC 33100 (Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants, TEER 3)
- Diagnostic medical sonography instructor — NOC 32122 (Medical sonographers, TEER 2)
- Director of laboratory medicine — NOC 30010 (Managers in health care, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for medical laboratory technician?+
In NOC 2021, "medical laboratory technician" is an example title in unit group 33101 — Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is medical laboratory technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 33101 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does medical laboratory technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 33101 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a medical laboratory technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 33101 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says medical laboratory technician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 33101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.