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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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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
Materials Sciences Undergraduate Summer Placement - Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Kent
Salary:
£24,000 per annum
Jazz Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry (D&MC) is looking for a motivated Materials Sciences summer student,…
Closing date:
17th February 2026
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Brush Group
Full Time
Edinburgh
Salary:
TBC
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From…
Closing date:
16th January 2026
Hygiene Operative
Greencore
Full Time
Worksop
Salary:
£26,169 per annum
Days - Saturday to Tuesday 18:30 - 05:00 Pay Rate -£13.42 Why Greencore? We're a…
Closing date:
26th November 2025
Marketing Executive
Stirling Warrington
Full Time
Northampton
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Marketing Executive £26,000 - £30,000NorthamptonMonday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-15:00. Office-based. If you love having…
Closing date:
12th March 2025
Biology laboratory scientist (DI) degree apprenticeship - Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex
Oxfordshire
Salary:
£20,000 per annum
This role will involve working to support our high throughput biology team where we look…
Closing date:
24th March 2026
Manufacturing Technician
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Manchester
Salary:
TBC
Your new companyAn established, driven organisation operating within the life sciences and manufacturing sector with…
Closing date:
3rd August 2026
Manufacturing Operator II
Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Full Time
Perth
Salary:
£23,400 per annum
Start/End Dates: 28/01/2026 - 27/07/2026Tax Work Location: Perth Job Title: Production and Industrial - Manufacturing…
Closing date:
17th February 2026
Graduate Electrical Engineer
RGB Recruitment
Full Time
Birmingham
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Graduate Electrical Engineer?? Birmingham | ?? Full-Time, PermanentWho We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking a Graduate Electrical…
Closing date:
13th October 2025
Chemicals Operator
Reed
Full Time
Oldbury
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Job Title: Distillery Operator (Fixed Term Contract) - Location: Langley Support Site (with flexibility to work…
Closing date:
10th November 2025
Instrumentation Technician
Hunter Selection Limited
Full Time
Chawton
Salary:
£50,000 per annum
Instrumentation Technician £35k-£50k Overtime, bonus scheme, enhanced pension, life assurance, 25 days + BH Exciting…
Closing date:
9th December 2024
Business Administration apprentice (GWE) - Pfizer
Pfizer
Kent
Salary:
£16,890 per annum
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Administration Apprentice to join the Global Workplace Experience…
Closing date:
4th August 2026
Project Controls Apprentice - Great British Energy - Nuclear
Great British Nuclear
Apprenticeship
Warrington
Salary:
£23,810 per annum
Qualification Requirements 5 GCSEs Grade A*-C / 9-4 including Maths and English, and A-levels (or…
Closing date:
4th August 2025
OT Security Architect
EET Fuels
Full Time
Cheshire, GB, CH65 4HB
Salary:
TBC
**The Role We currently have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join our OT…
Closing date:
8th April 2025
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
Quality Control Technician
LiCa Scientific Ltd
Full Time
Brighouse
Salary:
£28,000 per annum
Quality Control Technician Brighouse, West Yorkshire Permanent Are you detail-oriented with a background in laboratory…
Closing date:
2nd July 2025
How to Network When You’re Just Starting Out
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The word networking sounds a bit... formal. Maybe even a little cringe. Like something businessy people do over dry sandwiches and awkward small talk. But networking isn’t about wearing a suit or having loads of experience. It’s just about talking to people, building relationships that can help you grow, learn, and find opportunities. At its […]
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!