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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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Practice Learning Administrator
De Montfort University Leicester
Full Time
Leicester
Salary:
£27,344 per annum
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering…
Closing date:
16th February 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
Junior Laboratory Technician
DEKRA Organisational & Process Safety
Full Time
Southampton
Salary:
£24,500 per annum
Junior Laboratory Technician Location: On-site, Southampton – SO16 7NSSalary: £22,500 - £24,500 per annum, DOE…
Closing date:
23rd June 2026
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
Project Finance Administrator
Westcountry Rivers Trust
Part Time
Stoke Climsland
Salary:
£19,200 per annum
Project Finance Administrator Hours: 30 hours per week Location: Westcountry Rivers Trust’s office is in…
Closing date:
2nd November 2025
Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Oxfordshire
Salary:
£42,000 per annum
Job Title: Senior Environmental Data Scientist/Hydrologist Ref. No.: CJD1001S26 Location: Based near Oxford Salary: £35,000…
Closing date:
22nd February 2026
Boiler House Operative
OP
Full Time
Basingstoke
Salary:
£40,000 per annum
About the Role Our Client are seeking a reliable and mechanically minded Boiler House Operative…
Closing date:
27th May 2026
Mechanical Technician
Thames Water
Full Time
Camberley
Salary:
TBC
We have a great opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our Camberley team as…
Closing date:
4th November 2024
Spray Technician
Visi Select
Full Time
London
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
One of the UK’s leading bath resurfacing specialists, is offering an exciting opportunity to join…
Closing date:
23rd May 2025
Hygiene Operative
Greencore
Full Time
Pinchbeck
Salary:
£25,935 per annum
Shift Pattern: Red Shift - Wed to Sat Week 1 / Thurs to Sat Week…
Closing date:
22nd May 2026
Process Technician
Petrie Recruitment
Full Time
Ebbw Vale
Salary:
£28,300 per annum
Contract Type: Agency Temp Salary: Circa £28,300 Job Elements The Process Technicians form production process…
Closing date:
27th January 2025
Administrator
VGC Group
Full Time
Sizewell
Salary:
£26,235 per annum
Job Title: Administrator Salary:£26,235 per annum Location:Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station Work Schedule: Monday -…
Closing date:
15th October 2024
Graduate Accountant
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Aberdeen
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
Graduate Accountant Altens, Aberdeen (Occasional Travel to Other Sites) Up to £35,000 (DOE) + Gain…
Closing date:
22nd November 2024
Kitchen Assistant
Cygnet
Full Time
Oldham
Salary:
£25,642.50 per annum
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what…
Closing date:
24th July 2026
Production Operative
Acorn by Synergie
Full Time
Taunton
Salary:
£26,949 per annum
Production Operative - NightsNear Taunton, Somerset (TA21) | £13.82 per hour (starting rate) | Sunday…
Closing date:
18th September 2025
Assistant Production Supervisor
Pertemps Warrington
Full Time
Widnes
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
Job Title: Assistant Production SupervisorLocation: Cheshire (WA8)Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00…
Closing date:
2nd December 2025
Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence (AI) – New and Evolving Roles
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Written by Annabelle Nicholson, Sustainability & ESG lead at Victrex. Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes. Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging today because there […]
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!