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Lab Coats
Dive into the exciting world of science, manufacturing, and technology. 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 science, manufacturing and technology. 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
Low carbon
Reducing pollution and emissions to help the environment
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy.
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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Academics
Full Time
Reading
Salary:
£24,700 per annum
Are you a psychology, education, or social sciences graduate looking for hands-on experience in special…
Closing date:
24th May 2025
Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleansing Operative
VNA Recruitment
Full Time
Saffron Walden
Salary:
£24,550.50 per annum
As a Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleansing Operative, you will join a dedicated team in…
Closing date:
30th June 2025
Mobile Water Technician
Novax Recruitment
Full Time
Essex
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Title: Mobile Water Technician Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 - The salary on offer that is…
Closing date:
25th September 2024
Project Manager (SMP) Degree Apprentice - Pfizer
Pfizer
Apprenticeship
Kent
Salary:
£20,000 per annum
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world’s innovative pharmaceutical companies…
Closing date:
23rd February 2025
Process Bay Operator Chemical Milling
Verus Recruitment Partners
Full Time
Holbrook Industrial Estate
Salary:
£34,810 per annum
Job Title: Process Bay TechnicianSector: Aerospace Manufacturing & EngineeringSalary: …
Closing date:
24th September 2024
Electroplating Technician
On Target Recruitment
Full Time
Sutton Coldfield
Salary:
£29,000 per annum
The Company: Electroplating Technician • UK manufacturer with award winning products used in the rail…
Closing date:
19th December 2024
Industrial Placement Intern (Analytical Chemistry) - Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Full Time
Kent
Salary:
TBC
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is looking for an industrial intern who will support the various projects, tasks,…
Closing date:
30th January 2025
Commercial Administrator
YourRecruit
Full Time
Westerham
Salary:
£28,000 per annum
Our Westerham based client is looking to hire an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join…
Closing date:
13th November 2024
Technical Operator
SER (Staffing) Ltd
Full Time
West Midlands (Region)
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Technical Operator Salary: £32,000 (incl. shift premium) | Location: UK | Shifts: 2 days/2 nights/4…
Closing date:
5th June 2025
Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprentice - Kemira Chemicals
Kemira
Apprenticeship
East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary:
£17,500 per annum
We are looking for a motivated individual with an interest in and passion for science…
Closing date:
21st March 2025
Lab Technician Quality / Chemical Testing
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Part Time
Brighouse
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Lab Technician (Quality / Chemical Testing)£25,000 - £27,000 pro-rata + 3 Days a Week +…
Closing date:
21st April 2025
Production Operative
Gi Group
Full Time
Derbyshire
Salary:
£34,047 per annum
Production Operative We are currently recruiting production Operatives for one of our clients based in…
Closing date:
18th November 2024
Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Thames Water
Full Time
Hampton
Salary:
TBC
We are currently recruiting Mechanical & Electrical Technicians to Join our Water Production team to…
Closing date:
1st January 2025
Metallurgy Technician
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Keighley
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Metallurgy Technician Keighley (Commutable from Ilkley, Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Skipton) Extremely Competitive Salary + Training…
Closing date:
7th November 2024
Training Coordinator - Learning and Development Assistant
Circle Recruitment
Full Time
Cumbria
Salary:
£47,658 per annum
Role: Training Coordinator Salary/Rate: £ 24 per hr (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid CumbriaContract Duration: 6…
Closing date:
10th January 2025
Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme
Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme
UK
Salary:
TBC
The Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme focuses on enabling learners from a lower socio-economic background into the…
Closing date:
4th April 2025
Turning Internship Experience into Full-Time Job Offers
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Securing an internship is often the first step towards launching a successful career. However, turning that internship experience into a full-time job offer requires strategic planning, proactive engagement, and a clear understanding of professional dynamics. Here are several strategies to help interns transform their temporary positions into permanent roles. 1. Exceed Expectations From day one, […]
Read moreNext-Gen Science Careers: Getting the Right Skills for Tomorrow
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What do you see when you think about working in science or engineering? Someone in a clean, white lab coat? Or someone wearing dirty overalls fixing machinery? Although those important jobs exist, science is changing so rapidly that the most in-demand professions might be different from what you imagine. Looking at current and future trends, […]
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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!
Discover a career in the
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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Low Carbon Sector
The science industries may be diverse, but they’re united by a passion for making a real difference to the environment and improving our future.
Working at the forefront of innovation, you could help advance our global community – from improving renewable energy like wave and solar power to working on electric vehicles.
What is it like to work in the Low Carbon Sector?
There is a huge amount of work to be done by businesses to transition to net-zero and meet challenging targets, so a highly skilled workforce is vital for industrial decarbonisation.
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!