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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.
Not sure where to start? Take our completely unscientific quiz, or search our career hub to explore a range of job roles
Not sure where to start? Take our completely unscientific quiz, or search our career hub to explore a range of job roles
Not Just Lab Coats sponsoring National Careers Week 2025
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We’re buzzing to share some amazing news; Not Just Lab Coats is proud to be a day sponsor for National Careers Week 2025 - Wednesday 6th March to be exact! This is such an incredible opportunity for us, aligning perfectly with our mission to inspire the next generation of scientists,…
More than Microscopes: A Guide to Non-Science Careers in…Science!
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Thinking about your next steps in life can be nerve-wracking especially with the huge range of careers available. So, if you’re still unsure what you want to do, choosing subjects and courses may seem even more stressful. Enjoying science is one thing, but for some people, studying science full-time is…
Skip the Lecture: Why Apprenticeships are a Smart 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, apprenticeships also offer a fantastic opportunity. A Levels are one of the best-known ways to…
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
Low carbon
Reducing pollution and emissions to help the environment
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy.
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Graduate Chemical Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Stirling
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
Graduate Chemical Engineer£35,000 - £45,000 + Career Progression + Specialist Training + 34 Days Holiday…
Closing date:
1st January 2025
Food Production Operative
Elevation Recruitment Group
Full Time
Rotherham
Salary:
£25,740 per annum
Elevation Recruitment are currently recruiting a number of Food Production Hygiene Operatives to join a…
Closing date:
22nd November 2024
Regulatory Assistant - Labelling / CLP
NonStop Consulting Ltd
Full Time
Belgium
Salary:
£37,956.91 per annum
Regulatory Assistant, Labelling Are you detail-oriented, organized, and eager to start or grow your career…
Closing date:
5th March 2025
Skilled Production Operator
Greencore
Full Time
Selby
Salary:
£28,236 per annum
Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5am-5pm (after 6 weeks rotates to Thursday, Friday, Saturday for…
Closing date:
3rd October 2024
Graduate Technical Marketing Executive
Nicholas Associates Group
Full Time
Warrington
Salary:
£26,000 per annum
Responding to customers requests for chemical and biochemical products, both commercially and technically. Sales Order…
Closing date:
29th October 2024
Plating Operator
Adecco
Full Time
Whitstable
Salary:
£23,809.50 per annum
Job Title: Plating Operative Location: Whitstable, Kent Salary: £12.21 per hour / £23,810 per year…
Closing date:
20th February 2025
Laboratory Technician
Reed
Full Time
Little Chesterford
Salary:
TBC
Laboratory Technician Cambridge Full time & permanent Excellent salary and benefits Reed Scientific are partnering…
Closing date:
18th January 2025
Digital Marketeer Degree Apprentice - Pfizer
Pfizer
Apprenticeship
Surrey
Salary:
£20,000 per annum
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world's innovative pharmaceutical companies…
Closing date:
Chemist Inspector
SGS UK Limited
Full Time
Hull
Salary:
TBC
Company Description As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across…
Closing date:
30th September 2024
Technician
Liz Orpwood Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Cambridgeshire
Salary:
TBC
Are you an experienced technician or engineer with experience in providing technical support to customers…
Closing date:
11th October 2024
Healthcare Administrator
Acacium Group
Full Time
Bristol
Salary:
£25,000 per annum
Healthcare Administrator Xyla (part of Acacium Group) Bristol, BS13 8BX (2 days Homebased after training)…
Closing date:
8th November 2024
Science Technician Required - Outstanding academy Merton
Tradewind Recruitment
Full Time
South West London
Salary:
£29,250 per annum
Science Technician Opportunity at Outstanding Academy School in Merton with Tradewind Recruitment On behalf of…
Closing date:
20th December 2024
Quality Assurance Assistant Defence / Manufacturing
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Chester
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Quality Assurance Assistant (Defence / Manufacturing) Chester £25,000 - £30,000 + Progression Opportunities + Training…
Closing date:
4th March 2025
Engineering Administrator
Personnel Selection
Full Time
Salisbury
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Personnel Selection are pleased to be working alongside this buoyant SME Engineering business in Salisbury.…
Closing date:
14th November 2024
Production planning assistant
Deluxe Materials Ltd
Full Time
Tadley
Salary:
£29,950 per annum
Job Opportunity: Join Our Model Hobby Business. We are a small, well-established manufacturing company with…
Closing date:
19th November 2024
Process Operator
HR GO Recruitment
Full Time
Buckley
Salary:
£29,991 per annum
HRGO are recruiting a Chemical Process Operator for our client, a renowned manufacturer, in the…
Closing date:
2nd October 2024
Turning Internship Experience into Full-Time Job Offers
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Securing an internship is often the first step towards launching a successful career. However, turning that internship experience into a full-time job offer requires strategic planning, proactive engagement, and a clear understanding of professional dynamics. Here are several strategies to help interns transform their temporary positions into permanent roles. 1. Exceed Expectations From day one, […]
Read moreDeveloping Effective Communication Skills
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In today's competitive job market, effective communication skills are not just a nice-to-have—they're a necessity. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to climb the corporate ladder, mastering communication can significantly enhance your job prospects and career progression. This article will explore why communication skills are essential, how they can benefit your […]
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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.
Discover a career in the
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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Low Carbon Sector
The science industries may be diverse, but they’re united by a passion for making a real difference to the environment and improving our future.
Working at the forefront of innovation, you could help advance our global community – from improving renewable energy like wave and solar power to working on electric vehicles.
What is it like to work in the Low Carbon Sector?
There is a huge amount of work to be done by businesses to transition to net-zero and meet challenging targets, so a highly skilled workforce is vital for industrial decarbonisation.
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!