Science & Research
career roles
Science and research jobs are dynamic gateways to the thrilling universe of discovery, where inquisitive minds continuously intertwine with innovation to unravel nature's mysteries and shape the future with knowledge.
Where will your career take you?
Use the form below to search for a job title of interest or browse all of the roles filtered by sector.
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.
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.
Climate scientist
Average Salary
£35,304 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
This role keeps a watchful eye on the Earth's climate. Figuring out how it’ll affect sea levels, weather, wildlife, and the planet is set to become super important in the future.
Clinical Engineer
Average Salary
£46,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Clinical engineers are the superheroes who design and keep crucial medical gear in hospitals and clinics working. From heart valves to hearing implants, this kit is crucial to helping patients.
Clinical Scientist
Average Salary
£51,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Usually!
Work at the cutting edge of preventing and treating illnesses. This mega-rewarding job involves researching and developing new ways to improve sick people's lives.
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.
Energy Engineer
Average Salary
£35,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
With the world using more energy than ever, there’s a huge demand for old and new power sources. Energy engineers design and build power plants to keep everything running.
Environmental Consultant
Average Salary
£37,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Working indoors or outside, these essential consultants work with organisations on all things green - from waste management and recycling to flood risk and climate change.
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.
Geneticist
Average Salary
£46,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Genes decide what's passed on to the next generation. In this job, you might research genetic health disorders or even test ways to boost farmers' crops.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Physicist
Average Salary
£46,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
This unusual role squishes together interesting bits of both healthcare and science. These particular experts understand the scanning and imaging equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
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.
Nuclear Engineer
Average Salary
£43,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Nuclear technology has tonnes of cool and unusual uses, like in medical scanners or submarines. Clean energy is booming too, so there are loads of exciting jobs in this field.
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.
Pathologist
Average Salary
£52,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
Working in hospitals and laboratories, pathologists are like modern-day detectives. They need advanced training in understanding the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex diseases.
Pharmacologist
Average Salary
£41,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Most definitely!
Pharmacology studies how drugs act on living things. Essentially, it is the science of medications. You could find new ways for drugs to help patients or even work on reducing nasty side effects.
Physicist
Average Salary
£39,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
Could you be the next Einstein, Hawking, or Newton? They were all passionate physicists who studied matter, energy, and the universe. Related jobs range from sound engineers to meteorologists.
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.
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