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27 careers found

ChemistryMathematics

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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BiologyChemistry

Biochemist

Biochemist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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BiologyHealthcareChemistry

Biomedical Scientist

Analyse patient samples in hospital and private labs so doctors can diagnose and monitor disease.

Starting salary:
approx. £29,000–£32,000
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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BiologyChemistry

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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EngineeringChemistryMathematics

Chemical Engineer

Design processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, food and materials.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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Chemistry

Chemist

Study and create substances, from new medicines to sustainable materials.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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HealthcareBiologyChemistry

Clinical Scientist

Apply specialist science to diagnose and treat patients, from genomics to medical physics.

Starting salary:
approx. £37,000–£45,000
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyHealthcareChemistry

Clinical Trials Associate

Coordinate the studies that test whether new medicines and treatments work.

Starting salary:
approx. £24,000–£30,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
Degree, Apprenticeship, Other routes
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ChemistryBiologyEngineering

Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Environmental ScienceChemistryBiology

Environmental Scientist

Monitor pollution and natural systems and find ways to protect the environment.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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ChemistryBiologyGeneral STEM

Food Scientist

Develop new food products and keep what we eat safe and high quality.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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ChemistryBiology

Food Technologist

Food Technologist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
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ChemistryBiology

Forensic Scientist

Analyse evidence from crime scenes to help the justice system.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyChemistryGeneral STEM

Laboratory Technician

Prepare samples, run tests and keep labs working in research, industry, schools and hospitals.

Starting salary:
approx. £21,000–£25,000
Degree:
Not usually required
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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ChemistryPhysicsEngineering

Materials Scientist

Develop and test materials for everything from batteries to aircraft.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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ChemistryBiology

Medicinal Chemist

Medicinal Chemist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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BiologyHealthcareChemistry

Microbiologist

Study bacteria, viruses and fungi to fight disease and improve food, medicine and the environment.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyChemistry

Molecular Biologist

Molecular Biologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Chemistry

Organic Chemist

Organic Chemist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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ChemistryHealthcareBiology

Pharmacist

Make sure people get the right medicines safely and know how to use them.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree
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BiologyChemistry

Pharmacologist

Pharmacologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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General STEMBiologyChemistry

Research Scientist

Plan and run experiments to answer open scientific questions.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree, Postgraduate degree
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General STEMBiologyChemistry

Science Teacher

Teach biology, chemistry or physics and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyChemistryPhysics

Science Technician

Science Technician is a UK STEM career in education and science. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Not usually required
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BiologyChemistryPhysics

Scientific Researcher

Scientific Researcher is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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BiologyChemistryEnvironmental Science

Soil Scientist

Soil Scientist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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BiologyChemistry

Toxicologist

Toxicologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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