Innovating industry
Every sector benefits from advances in chemistry
Not all chemists work in white coats in labs: chemistry impacts just about every industry and area of business. It’s behind the extraordinary innovation and technological advances that foster entrepreneurial spirit and regularly transform the industrial world.
Development chemist, printing and inks
Mariam shares how she makes custom inks for their customers so they can safely print on food (like eggs) and food packaging providing vital information to the public
Associate principal scientist, food
Robert builds computer models to predict how different food chemicals will enhance the taste and texture of chocolate, biscuits and other snacks
Flavourist and innovation director
Claire creates new flavour combinations to improve the taste of everyday food products
Computational toxicologist
Tim works in this rapidly expanding area of toxicology using computer modeling to more efficiently assess the risk of chemicals to people to keep the public safe
Chief technology officer and co-founder of a robotic chemists’ company
Benjamin explains how he’s innovating industry by creating robotic chemists who can speed up new discoveries
Senior scientist, household goods
Phillip leads a small team of researchers who improve the performance of household products such as toothpaste and shampoo
Consumer products technician
Robert develops materials to improve the properties of consumer products from cosmetics to chewing gum
Chief chemist
Stephen oversees the ways in which chemistry can be used to improve a power station’s performance
Senior analytical systems technician
Christopher describes how his love of science and understanding how things work led him to his role as a systems technician
Project leader in enhanced experimentation, oil & gas
Stuart brings good ideas to business faster by finding better tools and methods for researchers.
Fine fragrance evaluator
Sophie helps improve and perfect fragrances created by perfumers. She also gets to travel regularly to Paris, Cologne and Grasse
