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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.
Not sure where to start? Take our completely unscientific quiz, or search our career hub to explore a range of job roles
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Life Science Breakthroughs You Don’t See But Couldn’t Live Without
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You might not notice them. You might not even know they exist. But every single day, life science breakthroughs are working in the background - keeping you healthy, feeding the world, protecting the environment, and even helping solve crimes! Life sciences are full of invisible wins, discoveries that quietly make…
Stressed About GCSEs? 5 Tips to Boost Your Wellbeing and Stay Focused
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GCSEs can be tough. You’ve got revision, deadlines, and exams all coming at once, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. It's easy to think you have to push yourself non-stop to get the best grades, but the truth is, looking after your mindset is just as important as revising. When…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Unsure About Your Career Path
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Figuring out what you want to do with your life is a pretty big deal, and let’s be honest, it can feel overwhelming. With so many options out there, how do you even start narrowing it down? If you’re interested in science but aren’t sure what path to take, don’t…
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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Administrator
NFP People LTD
Part Time
Oxford
Salary:
£28,399.56 per annum
Administrator Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes…
Closing date:
20th October 2024
Administrator
First Recruitment Services
Full Time
Horsham
Salary:
£25,467 per annum
Are you available immediately and looking for a 3 month temporary role as a Customs…
Closing date:
1st November 2024
Industrial Chemist
Reed
Full Time
Somerset
Salary:
£46,000 per annum
Industrial Chemist Annual Salary: £40k - £46k Location: Somerset Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri, typical working…
Closing date:
7th November 2024
ICA Technician
Southern Water
Full Time
East Grinstead
Salary:
£48,000 per annum
Role: Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician / Engineer Role: ICA Technician | Up to £48,000 …
Closing date:
5th December 2024
Research Scientist - Device Fabrication
Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd
Full Time
Cambridge
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Research Scientist - Device Fabrication A growing scientific technology and innovation house based in Cambridge…
Closing date:
30th August 2024
Lab Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship - Coveris Winsford Ltd
Coveris
Apprenticeship
Chesire
Salary:
TBC
To provide technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, whilst adhering to correct…
Closing date:
31st March 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
Lab Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship - Coveris Winsford Ltd
Coveris
Apprenticeship
Chesire
Salary:
TBC
To provide technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, whilst adhering to correct…
Closing date:
31st March 2025
Analytical Chemist
Reed
Full Time
Lincolnshire
Salary:
TBC
Analytical Chemist Annual Salary: Competitive – Experience depending Location: South Lincolnshire Job Type: Permanent We…
Closing date:
28th March 2025
Site Chemist
SRG
Full Time
Sheffield
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Site Chemist required in South Yorkshire, with a minimum of a HND in Chemistry. Recent…
Closing date:
3rd October 2024
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Compass Recruitment Solutions
Full Time
Manchester
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Sales person looking to try something new? Thrive on smashing targets…
Closing date:
4th June 2025
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Willmott Dixon
Full Time
South West London
Salary:
TBC
Willmott Dixon currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work on exciting…
Closing date:
17th December 2024
Administrator - Fife
Barclay Meade
Full Time
Fife
Salary:
£32,175 per annum
Key Responsibilities: Performing general administrative duties such as data entry, file management, and document preparation…
Closing date:
22nd January 2025
Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship - UCB
UCB
Apprenticeship
Berkshire
Salary:
£19,300 per annum
We are currently looking for highly motivated young scientists to join the Antibody Discovery and…
Closing date:
15th May 2025
Laboratory Sample Technician
SGS UK Limited
Full Time
Ellesmere Port
Salary:
£23,400 per annum
Company Description As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across…
Closing date:
15th January 2025
Production Operator
Smart4Chemicals
Full Time
Manchester
Salary:
£28,275 per annum
Production Process Operators - Award-Winning Manufacturer Permanent, 48 hours per week: 2 roles are available;…
Closing date:
25th June 2025
Choosing the Right Career Path: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Scratching your head trying to figure out which career path to take? Yeah, we've all been there. choosing a careers can be tricky, but hopefully this guide will help you cut through the confusion and take the first steps to finding a fulfilling career. 1: Self-Assessment: Understand Your Skills, Interests, and Values Before embarking on […]
Read moreFree training opportunities
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Securing your first job can be challenging, especially in today’s competitive job market. One of the best ways to distinguish yourself from other candidates is by engaging in training programs. Training can enhance your skills, strengthen your CV, and boost your confidence, making you a more appealing candidate. This article delves into the significance of […]
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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.
Discover a career in the
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!