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Dive into the exciting world of the science industries. From hands-on lab roles to vital support positions in HR or marketing, diverse roles are making a real difference to our world.
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Not Just Lab Coats exists to provide you with one place to explore the career options in the science industries. You can explore job profiles, get advice and guidance along every step of your journey and discover real examples of what a career in our sectors looks like.
We not only cover all the roles you might expect, like Laboratory Scientist or Chemical Engineer, but also the heroes working behind the scenes like Admin Assistants and Marketing Managers.
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5 female engineers you should know, but don’t
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In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, here are five female engineers you should know, but probably don’t. Ada Lovelace Before laptops, apps, or even electricity, Ada Lovelace was already dreaming up the future. In the 1800s, she worked with inventor Charles Babbage on a machine called the Analytical…
Are GCSEs Really That Important for Apprenticeships?
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If you’re thinking about your future and considering an apprenticeship instead of (or alongside) further education, you might be wondering: Do GCSEs really matter? The short answer is yes, but maybe not in the way you think. What Are GCSEs For? GCSEs are your first big academic qualifications. They show…
Our Top 3 Places to Find Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Starting your apprenticeship search can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to look, what level to go for, or even what kinds of opportunities are out there. It’s totally normal to feel a bit lost at first. That’s why we’ve put together our top three places…
Chemical
Makes materials for everyday products like plastics and detergents
Coatings
The reason your coke can has a protective layer and its famous branding
Life Science
Creates medicines and technologies, saving lives and improving health
Nuclear
Uses atomic energy for power and diverse applications, like medicine
Hydrogen
Produces clean energy solutions that power transport, industry and heating without emissions
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy
Paper
Provides essential products, supports commerce, and promotes sustainability
Carbon Capture
Stops carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere, reducing climate change through tech
Hydrogen
Produces clean energy solutions that power transport, industry and heating without emissions
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy.
Carbon Capture
Stops carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere, reducing climate change through tech
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Lead Science Technician
Academics
Full Time
South East London
Salary:
£44,200 per annum
�? Join Our Outstanding Science Team in Greenwich! �? Are you a motivated and experienced…
Closing date:
26th May 2025
Alloys Materials Sortation Operative (Superalloys)
Reed
Full Time
Sheffield
Salary:
£35,360 per annum
Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing Company who are…
Closing date:
19th November 2026
Administrator Progression to Project Assistant
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Uckfield
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Administrator (Progression to Project Assistant) £28,000 - £30,000 + Training + Progression + Qualifications +…
Closing date:
28th July 2025
Laboratory Technician
Reed
Full Time
Warrington
Salary:
TBC
Laboratory Technician Annual Salary: Competitive (Experience Based) Location: North West Job Type: Full-time Join our…
Closing date:
18th December 2024
Estate Services Operative
Poplar HARCA
Full Time
London
Salary:
£32,785 per annum
Estate Services Operative Salary: £32,785 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time - 36.75 hours…
Closing date:
18th December 2026
Sales operations trainee graduate placement - UCB
UCB
Full Time
Berkshire
Salary:
£28,000 per annum
On this placement, you will work with various management levels to support launch and change…
Closing date:
26th May 2026
Graduate SEM Operator - Laboratory Scientist
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Livingston
Salary:
£29,000 per annum
Graduate SEM Operator - Laboratory Scientist A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an entry-level, lab-based…
Closing date:
27th September 2024
Production Process Operator - Weekdays
Revorec Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Full Time
Skelmersdale
Salary:
£32,500 per annum
Chemical Process Operator - WeekdaysSkelmersdale£32,500 + Overtime + Training + Progression + BUPA Do you…
Closing date:
10th September 2024
Pharmaceutical Operator
Adecco
Full Time
Swindon
Salary:
£28,567.50 per annum
?? Lead Formulation Technician (Lead Technical Operator)?? Location: Swindon, UK?? Job Type: Full-time?? Reports to:…
Closing date:
17th October 2025
Quality Control Technician Apprentice - DePuy Synthes
Depuy
Apprenticeship
Lancashire
Salary:
TBC
Cogent Skills is working with DePuy Synthes to recruit a Quality Control Technician Apprentice to…
Closing date:
30th April 2026
CNC Miller Operator/Setter
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Cambridge
Salary:
£37,050 per annum
CNC Miller (Operator/Setter) £15 - 19 PH + Overtime + Flexi Time + Bonus +…
Closing date:
16th December 2025
Field Service Technician
MTrec Recruitment
Full Time
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Salary:
£33,000 per annum
Rewards & Benefits on Offer. Holiday Entitlement above Statutory Generous Car Allowance Expenses paid Annual…
Closing date:
28th May 2025
Electrical Assembly Technician
Owen Daniels
Full Time
Southwood Business Park
Salary:
TBC
Are you an Electrical Assembly Technician looking for a new role? Our client specialises in nuclear…
Closing date:
22nd May 2026
Process Technician
Thames Water
Full Time
Dartford
Salary:
TBC
We have a great opportunity in the?Dartford area for a Process Technician?to operate on our…
Closing date:
13th December 2024
Train Cleaning Operative
Adecco
Full Time
Manchester
Salary:
£26,286 per annum
Job Title: Train Cleaning Operative Location: Ardwick, Manchester Contract Details: Temporary contract for 6 months…
Closing date:
18th February 2026
Business Administration (Level 3) Apprentice - Pfizer
Pfizer
Apprenticeship
Kent
Salary:
£16,320 per annum
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world's innovative pharmaceutical companies…
Closing date:
9th March 2025
Apprenticeship as an alternative to university
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If you’re thinking about a career in science, you might assume that the only way to secure a well-paid job is by getting A Levels under your belt followed by a degree at uni. But, have you considered an apprenticeship? A-Levels are one of the best-known ways to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). […]
Read moreWhy STEM is a great career choice for your daughter
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A government study in 2023 found that women make up just a third of the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workforce in the UK. This figure is still staggeringly low despite more girls starting STEM A Levels than ever. Gender stereotypes, fewer role models, and limited access to early career information from primary school age […]
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Chemical Sector
Whether it’s cosmetics, drugs, or even ingredients in food - there’s always something ground-breaking happening in the chemical sector.
Be at the cutting edge of innovation in manufacturing, product development, or even finding sustainable solutions to environmental issues.
What is it like to work in the Chemical Sector?
The chemical sector adds a whopping £18 billion to the UK economy every year. In fact, around 4,100 chemical businesses nationwide create materials for manufacturing goods. Put simply, the chemical sector is booming!
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Coatings Sector
This might be an area you didn’t know existed, but we promise you’ll know about it. Coatings are the finishes on LOADS of goods and materials that provide decoration or protection - from colourful furniture to non-stick pans!
The UK coatings industry directly contributes £4 billion a year to the UK economy, so it's big business and cutting-edge stuff!
What is it like to work in the Coatings Sector?
Given the scale of the industry, there are plenty of jobs around. The UK is also a huge exporter of coatings, so there’s international job opportunities too.
Discover a career in the
Life Science Sector
If you don’t already know, life science studies living organisms and how they exist and interact in different kinds of settings.
Put simply, if you work in this area, you could help to improve global healthcare, the environment, or just general daily life. Pretty big stuff, right?!
What is it like to work in the Life Science Sector?
Life scientists are in huge demand across specialisms, from medicine and agriculture to environmental conservation. That means well-paid career opportunities are just waiting to be snapped up!
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Nuclear Sector
Nuclear is a very low-carbon technology. This means it is an important source of clean and safe energy in the fight against global warming.
This trailblazing science is positively changing the world and providing a much-needed power source for future generations - without generating nasty greenhouse gases in the process.
What is it like to work in the Nuclear Sector?
With a growing demand for more affordable power made at home in the UK, the nuclear sector is set to create many more highly paid, varied, and exciting jobs.
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Hydrogen Sector
The science industries are wide-ranging, but they share a common goal: creating positive change for the planet and shaping a better future.
By working at the cutting edge of innovation, you could help drive progress across our global community — from advancing renewable energy technologies to supporting cleaner transport and low-carbon solutions.
What is it like to work in the Hydrogen Sector?
With net-zero targets to meet, businesses need skilled workers to drive industrial decarbonisation and the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Discover a career in the
Medicine manufacturing Sector
Whether it’s cosmetics, drugs, or even ingredients in food - there’s always something ground-breaking happening in the chemical sector.
Be at the cutting edge of innovation in manufacturing, product development, or even finding sustainable solutions to environmental issues.
What is it like to work in the Medicine Manufacturing Sector?
The chemical sector adds a whopping £18 billion to the UK economy every year. In fact, around 4,100 chemical businesses nationwide create materials for manufacturing goods. Put simply, the chemical sector is booming!
Discover a career in the
Paper Sector
You might not think much about paper beyond what’s on your desk, but trust us – it’s everywhere. From the box your online order arrives in, to the loo roll in your bathroom, paper is one of the unsung heroes of everyday life.
The UK’s paper-based industries generate £13 billion a year and employ over 115,000 people. It’s an innovative, eco-conscious sector that’s leading the way in recycling and sustainable packaging – so it’s big business with a green heart.
What is it like to work in the Paper Sector?
Working in the paper industry is about more than just paper—it’s about innovation, sustainability, and making an impact on the world.
Discover a career in the
Carbon Capture Sector
If you don’t already know, carbon capture focuses on stopping carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and finding smart ways to reduce climate change.
Put simply, if you work in this area, you could help protect the planet, create cleaner energy, and tackle global warming. Pretty big stuff, right?!
What is it like to work in the Carbon Capture Sector?
Experts are in huge demand across engineering, technology, and environmental science. That means exciting, well-paid career opportunities are just waiting to be snapped up!