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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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Process Chemist
Reed
Full Time
Crediton
Salary:
£27,552 per annum
Location: Crediton, UK Job Type: Full-time Salary: From £27,552 per annum (with an additional £7 per late shift…
Closing date:
12th December 2024
Assembly Technician
First Military Recruitment
Full Time
Trafford Park
Salary:
£30,420 per annum
EY351 Assembly TechnicianSalary: Up to £15.60 per hourLocation: Trafford Park, Manchester Overview: First Military Recruitment…
Closing date:
29th August 2025
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
DG Partnership Ltd
Full Time
Reading
Salary:
£26,000 per annum
Shipping and Receiving Assistant– £24,000 - £26,000 – Reading The Role Are you ready to…
Closing date:
15th August 2025
Non-Licence Asbestos Removal Operative
360 Resourcing Solutions
Full Time
Portsmouth
Salary:
£27,040 per annum
A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Non-Licence Asbestos Removal Operative…
Closing date:
10th September 2024
Marketing Executive, Events, 9-Month FTC, COR7269
Corriculo Ltd
Full Time
Abingdon
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
Marketing Executive, Events, 9-Month FTC, COR7269 A proactive and organised Marketing Executive / Marketing and…
Closing date:
16th July 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
Micronising Operator
Gi Group
Full Time
Ware
Salary:
£38,883 per annum
Micronising OperatorBased in Ware6 months contract£16.60 to £19.94 Per HourShift Pattern - 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm…
Closing date:
16th January 2025
Apprentice Network Cable Installer
NG Bailey
Full Time
Dunfermline
Salary:
TBC
As the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach…
Closing date:
23rd March 2026
R&D Materials Chemist Support
Hudson Shribman
Full Time
South East England
Salary:
£26,000 per annum
R&D Materials Chemist Support c26k + Bonus (Prorate) South East ABJ7268a 12 month contract (View…
Closing date:
9th December 2024
Commercial Data and Analytics (Level 7) Apprentice - Pfizer
Pfizer
Apprenticeship
Surrey
Salary:
£28,440 per annum
If data is your passion, Pfizer is looking to recruit a Data & Analytics Specialist…
Closing date:
7th November 2025
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Path to Estimator
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Braintree
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Junior Production Engineer (Path to Estimator) Colchester £25,000 - £30,000 + Great Progression Opportunities +…
Closing date:
23rd May 2025
Maintenance Engineering Technician Apprentice - Kemira Chemicals
Kemira
East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary:
£17,500 per annum
Cogent Skills is working with Kemira Chemicals (UK) Ltd to recruit an Apprentice Maintenance Engineering…
Closing date:
4th May 2025
Material Scientist - Electrochemist
Science & Technology Recruitment
Full Time
East Anglia
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a successful research team. The role…
Closing date:
30th August 2024
Laboratory Technician Apprentice - STFC Rutherford
STFC
Apprenticeship
Oxfordshire
Salary:
£18,900 per annum
ISIS are seeking a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to work across our multi-disciplinary laboratories.
Closing date:
16th February 2025
Spanish speaking Financial Assistant
The Language Business
Part Time
London
Salary:
£38,000 per annum
We have a new job opportunity (part time, 3 days a week) for a Spanish…
Closing date:
20th September 2024
Machining Technician Apprenticeship - Gerotor Design Studio Limited
Gerotor Design Studio Limited
Apprenticeship
Lancashire
Salary:
TBC
Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on Machining Technician Apprenticeship at a close-knit, family-run business,…
Closing date:
17th July 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 moreYour Green Career Starter Kit: How to Build a Future That Works and Makes a Difference
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Thinking about your future can feel like a big deal, especially when you care about the planet too. The good news is, there are so many ways to build a green career that’s both rewarding and good for the environment. The world is changing fast. Every sector is looking for people who understand how to […]
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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!