Chemical
career roles
From mind-boggling experiments to endless possibilities, the chemical sector has so much to offer and it's time to dive in and learn more about this dynamic field. Whether you're a science enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge or someone curious about how chemicals impact our daily lives, there's something fascinating waiting for you in the chemical sector.
Where will your career in the Chemical sector take you?
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Admin Assistant
Average Salary
£21,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Administrators are the glue that holds a business together. They book meetings, type essential documents, and maintain computer records... and that's just for starters.
Biochemist
Average Salary
£37,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
Biochemists explore the fascinating chemical processes in all living things. Work spans everything from developing game-changing medicines to tackling infectious diseases.
Biologist
Average Salary
£32,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Biologists study all living things, from plants and animals to their weird and wonderful environments. In this vast profession, you could work out in nature or study life under the microscope.
Biomedical Scientist
Average Salary
£39,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
Busy healthcare labs and hospitals are where you'll find most biomedical scientists, running important and complex tests to diagnose and treat diseases.
Biotechnologist
Average Salary
£33,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Usually!
Biotechnologists work with living cells and organisms to develop neat new products and nifty tech that can really make a difference in the world.
Business Project Manager
Average Salary
£52,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
These crucial roles need experienced pros to keep exciting and varied projects on track and within budget. Organisational, IT, maths, and people skills are usually a must!
Chemical Engineer
Average Salary
£47,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Chemical engineers are in demand everywhere—from healthcare to manufacturing. They come up with new ways to turn raw materials into everyday stuff, like making plastic from oil.
Chemical Engineering Technician
Average Salary
£33,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
These important roles support chemical engineers to figure out new processes for the manufacturing of everything from dyes and fertilisers to fuels and medicines.
Chemical Plant Process Operator
Average Salary
£27,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
If you're into how things work, this could be the job for you. This expert runs the machinery that produces everything from paint and cleaning supplies to cosmetics.
Chemist
Average Salary
£33,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Definitely!
Chemists need a curious mind and an eye for detail. Investigating materials under different conditions could lead to radically new products, treatments or tech.
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner
Average Salary
£37,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
Do you care about society and the environment? This role make sure businesses are more ethical, from raising cash for charity to tackling climate change.
Data Scientist
Average Salary
£57,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
You might work as a data scientist if you love maths and tech. This number whizz uses software, AI, and machine learning to make stacks of data understandable and useful in business.
Electrical Engineer
Average Salary
£45,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
This well-paid job involved thinking and making things that use electricity more useful. That might be electrical devices, systems, technology, or even the generation of power.
Engineering Maintenance Technician
Average Salary
£30,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
If you're good with your hands and like to fix things, this could be the job for you! Engineering maintenance technicians check and repair equipment across manufacturing, transport, and much more.
Engineering Operative
Average Salary
£27,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Making, maintaining, and repairing machinery and tools for different industries is at the heart of this job. If you like maths, tech, and problem-solving, this job might be for you.
Food Scientist
Average Salary
£32,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
This job is all about variety, from using your scientific knowledge to create new food and drink products to making sure they’re safe, healthy, appealing, and affordable to produce.
Health and Safety Adviser, Safety Specialist
Average Salary
£38,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
Health and safety is about stopping people from being hurt. From avoiding toxic fumes to slipping on spillages in a lab, this work is about reducing danger and injury to staff.
Human Resources Officer
Average Salary
£29,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
If you're an organised people-person, maybe think about HR. Work in employment law, staff training, recruitment, or even wellbeing could help to make a happier, healthier workforce!
IT Support Technician
Average Salary
£26,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
When you lose data, crash a PC, or can't get an important presentation to work, don't panic! IT support are the heroes that rescue software or hardware when it all goes horribly wrong.
Laboratory Technician
Average Salary
£24,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
If you know your pipettes from your centrifuges, then becoming a lab technician is a must! You'll help scientists with important research, test samples, maintain kit, and collect vital data.
Maintenance Fitter
Average Salary
£30,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Maintenance fitters are the go-to pros for setting up, fixing, and keeping all sorts of industrial machinery running, whether it's electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic.
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Average Salary
£38,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
This job is all about keeping machines and production lines running smoothly. You might use CAD (computer-aided design), test systems, or set up high-tech gear.
Market Researcher
Average Salary
£20,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Delve into the nitty-gritty of what people really think about products, services, or issues. You could transform how a business runs with excellent communication and the patience to dig a little bit deeper.
Marketing Manager
Average Salary
£47,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Marketing is about attracting the right audience to a business or product. Managers might oversee events, brands, advertising, PR and more. No two days are the same so there's no time to be bored!
Materials engineer
Average Salary
£39,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
These experts explore how materials - from plastics to metals - can change or be used in engineering. Their big-brain know-how might solve tricky problems or even invent new technologies.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Average Salary
£32,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
These amazing engineers design, make, and fix industrial machines and parts. If you like hands-on work with science, math, design, and IT... then this is for you!
Microbiologist
Average Salary
£34,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Usually!
Microbiologists research and study teeny organisms like fungi. Their microscopic work in labs can help treat infectious diseases like viruses or even make food safe from bacteria.
Oil and Gas Operations Manager
Average Salary
£55,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
This exciting career explores where to find new fuel pockets and how to capture and use these on land and at sea. Work could involve travel to all kinds of environments.
Operational Researcher
Average Salary
£43,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Help organisations make better decisions and improve the way they work. This job needs business savvy plus top analytical, IT, and maths skills to make processes run better.
Paper Maker
Average Salary
£22,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
Transforming wood pulp and recycled materials into tissue or cardboard is no easy job. It takes skilled pros who know the right process to make a particular paper or the perfect packaging.
Payroll Administrator
Average Salary
£28,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
Payroll administrators are everyone's favourite person at the end of each month. They ensure all employees get paid the right amount on the correct date... which is an essential job!
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Average Salary
£44,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
Production managers have BIG jobs and salaries to match BIG responsibilities. Looking after manufacturing processes means making sure machinery, staff, systems, and schedules all run smoothly.
Production Worker (Manufacturing)
Average Salary
£25,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
From medicines to batteries, products need people. This job is perfect for hands-on folks who are great at spotting flaws, quality testing, and working with all kinds of machinery.
Purchasing Manager
Average Salary
£44,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
In this job, you'll be in charge of buying equipment, goods, and services for a company, sometimes overseeing massive budgets. Researching, negotiating, tender writing, and even understanding legal contracts are all essential skills.
Quality Control Assistant
Average Salary
£25,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Potentially!
Quality control assistants may work in many different places, but their focus is always the same: to check, test, and record if a company's services or products meet expected standards.
Receptionist
Average Salary
£20,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role!
Receptionists are the smiley face of a company and the first person visitors meet. You must have great people skills, be a good communicator, and stay calm and organised even when super busy.
Research Scientist
Average Salary
£37,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
Work at the cutting edge of innovation. This usually lab-based job involves experiments and investigations on every mind-blowing science topic you can think of... and plenty you can't!
Robotics Engineer
Average Salary
£40,750 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Robotics combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering skills. The bright sparks in this field design and build advanced robots that can do tasks faster and more accurately than any human.
Warehouse Manager
Average Salary
£28,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
These super-organised pros handle everything coming in and out of warehouses, stores, or factories. They need solid organisation, planning, and IT skills to keep track of stock, deliveries, and logistics (the movement of goods).
Water Treatment Worker
Average Salary
£24,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
These specialists process sewage and other waste and make water safe for people to drink. Understanding how chemicals and microbes affect water is key, and work can take them to all sort of places.
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