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Erin helps turn new medicines into finished products so that they can be mass-produced for patients.
Katty monitors the levels of organic materials in drinking and wastewater to ensure it is safe to drink
Includes A-levels, T-levels, Scottish Highers, advanced and modern apprenticeships and BTECs
Kasia makes lubricants to improve the performance of metal-cutting tools while also studying towards a degree in chemical science
Olivia uses analytical techniques to ensure that food products meet legislative requirements for consumers
Emma collects and processes precious metals that are extracted from electronic waste products
Including BSc, Master's, degree and graduate level apprenticeships
Gary helps scientists make breakthroughs by ensuring the data they use is accurate and reliable.
Taryn uses scientific instruments to test our food and medicines and make sure they are safe
Saba’s air quality assessments help clients worldwide to minimise their air pollution
Boris’ technology delivers a larger crop of fruits and vegetables while cutting carbon emissions
Layla builds cutting-edge AI algorithms that improve the drug discovery process by exposing unsafe medicines early on
Richard uses digital technologies to design and select compounds for new medicines