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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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Quality Assurance Technician
Gi Group
Full Time
Bradford
Salary:
£40,950 per annum
Quality Assurance Technician required to work for a world wide drinks Manufacture based in BD4…
Closing date:
23rd September 2024
Accounting and Finance Operations Apprentice - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Vertex
Apprenticeship
London
Salary:
£18,500 per annum
An excellent opportunity to support Vertex’ Accounting and Finance Operations and get a head start…
Closing date:
5th October 2025
Compounds Project Assistant
Babcock
Full Time
Bridgwater
Salary:
TBC
Job Title: Compounds Project Assistant - Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset Compensation: Competitive +…
Closing date:
30th October 2024
Temp Life Science Administrator
Office Angels
Full Time
London
Salary:
£27,690 per annum
Temporary Life Science Administrator Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organisation who enhance and improve…
Closing date:
13th January 2026
Production Operative
Adecco
Full Time
Sandwich
Salary:
£23,887.50 per annum
Job Title: Production Operative Location: Sandwich (must drive due to client's location) Contract: Temporary contract…
Closing date:
14th April 2025
Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach
EdEx - Education Recruitment
Full Time
South East London
Salary:
£31,200 per annum
Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach Q - Are you a graduate interested in teaching,…
Closing date:
21st September 2025
Analytical Development (AS) Undergraduate Placement - Lonza
Lonza
Berkshire
Salary:
£23,810 per annum
Analytical Development are responsible for generation of analytical data to support biopharmaceutical characterisation activities. Ensuring…
Closing date:
4th January 2026
Process Chemical Engineering Student Placement - ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips
Full Time
County Durham
Salary:
£26,000 per annum
Cogent Skills is working with ConocoPhillips to recruit an Undergraduate Placement Chemical Process Engineer to…
Closing date:
25th January 2026
Apprentice (Scientist)
Reed Talent Solutions
Full Time
Warrington
Salary:
£20,000 per annum
Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building…
Closing date:
19th February 2025
Inplant Technician
Sun Chemical
Full Time
Pershore
Salary:
£31,000 per annum
Inplant Technician (Ink)Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2JJ Full time, permanent Monday – Friday, alternating weekly shifts…
Closing date:
1st May 2025
Graduate Recruitment Consultant - No Experience Required!
SW6 Associates Ltd
Full Time
Balham
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Fast Track Your CareerAre you a driven recent graduate looking to…
Closing date:
16th July 2025
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:
26th September 2025
Analyzer Technician
ExxonMobil
Full Time
Fawley, HAM, GB
Salary:
TBC
ExxonMobil hosts its vacancies on its global portal. This specific role for the UK can…
Closing date:
7th April 2025
Trainee Vehicle Mechanic
The Army
Full Time
United Kingdom
Salary:
£26,334 per annum
Trainee Vehicle Mechanic The Army - United Kingdom From £26,334 a year Keep us on…
Closing date:
17th November 2025
Graduate Actuarial Consultant
Broadstone
Full Time
Bristol
Salary:
£31,000 per annum
Broadstone have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Actuarial Consultant to join the team. Location:…
Closing date:
7th April 2026
Works Operative
Reed
Full Time
Leeds
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated works operative to join the despatch…
Closing date:
2nd March 2026
Exploring 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 […]
Read more10 Exciting Careers in the Science Industry You Can Start Without a Degree
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Dreaming of making a difference in the science industries but don’t have a degree? No big deal! The science industry is full of rewarding and innovative careers that don’t require a university degree. Whether you love working with your hands, solving puzzles, or operating high-tech machines, there’s something for everyone. Here's a rundown of 10 […]
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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!