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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
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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Site Chemist
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Honiton
Salary:
£28,000 per annum
Site Chemist - Waste Transfer Station Honiton £27'788 + Overtime + Bonus + Sick Pay…
Closing date:
25th July 2025
Graduate Apprenticeship - Trainee Building Services Engineer - Glasgow
Brush Group
Full Time
Glasgow
Salary:
£24,000 per annum
About The RoleJob Summary: We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and curious individual…
Closing date:
24th July 2025
Production Operative
Gi Group
Full Time
Basingstoke
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Production Operative Our Basingstoke based client is looking for a Production Operative to join their…
Closing date:
13th June 2025
Graduate Sustaianbility Consultant - London
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Sutton
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Sutton/Bedford CTJ31 £28,000 - £32,000 The Graduate Sustainability Consultant will work…
Closing date:
6th May 2025
Machine Operator
Acorn by Synergie
Full Time
Taunton
Salary:
£24,511.50 per annum
Production Operative - Near Taunton (TA21 postcode), Somerset - Temporary to Permanent - Starting pay…
Closing date:
11th November 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
Production Operative / Driver
Time Recruitment
Full Time
Salford
Salary:
£22,308 per annum
We are looking for Production Operative/Driver to join our well established client based in Worsley.…
Closing date:
9th October 2024
Clinical Trial Start-Up and Feasibility Intern - Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Internship
Cambridgeshire
Salary:
£24,000 per annum
This 12-months placement provides hands-on experience supporting clinical trial start-up, feasibility assessment, site identification, and…
Closing date:
10th February 2026
Graduate Nuclear Sales Engineer
Zenopa
Full Time
Henfield
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Company Information Our client specialises in supplying radiation detection equipment for the Nuclear and Industrial…
Closing date:
2nd December 2024
Finance Assistant Apprentice - Great British Energy - Nuclear
Great British Nuclear
Apprenticeship
Warrington
Salary:
£23,810 per annum
Start Your Career in Finance with Great British Energy - Nuclear! Are you looking to…
Closing date:
24th September 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
Project Manager (CTRO) 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
Sales Administrator
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Salisbury
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Sales AdministratorSalisbury£28,000 - £30,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a…
Closing date:
18th March 2025
Administrator
Reed
Full Time
Irlam
Salary:
£23,000 per annum
Role: Administrator (Apprentice)Location: Irlam, Manchester (free parking on site!)Type: PermanentHours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm // 9am-5pm // 9.30am-5.30pm Reed are…
Closing date:
20th June 2025
Chemical Production Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver
The Recruitment Co
Full Time
Manchester
Salary:
£24,270 per annum
The Recruitment Co are recruitng for a Permanent Chemical Production Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver.…
Closing date:
13th November 2024
QC Lab technician
Bennett & Game Recruitment
Full Time
Wigan
Salary:
£33,559.50 per annum
QC Lab Technician required. My client is a leading Resin and Polymers manufacturer based in…
Closing date:
22nd April 2025
How to Ace a Video Interview: Practical Tips
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In the modern job market, video interviews have become a staple in the hiring process. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, mastering the art of the video interview is crucial. This guide provides practical tips to help you ace your next video interview and make a lasting impression. 1. Prepare Your Technology […]
Read moreExploring Careers in Biology: Kimberley’s Work in Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
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Biology isn’t just about understanding life, it’s about protecting it. One of the biggest global challenges scientists are working on right now is antimicrobial resistance (AMR), where bacteria stop responding to the medicines designed to kill them. It’s a huge threat to healthcare around the world, and biology careers are key to solving it. As […]
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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.
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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!
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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!