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Job profileBioanalytical scientist
Claire’s work involves stress testing new medicines in various stages of drug development to ensure they are robust and reliable before being released onto the consumer market
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Analytical chemist
Tilly does research on human breath samples to potentially diagnose conditions like asthma and infectious diseases including cancer
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Associate scientist, pharmaceuticals
Holly develops new medicines at a global pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca alongside completing her degree apprenticeship
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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
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Research assistant
Lewis contributes to cutting-edge scientific research using specialist equipment to potentially diagnose diseases like cancer sooner
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Analytical technician, plastics
Celine modifies the molecular structure of plastics so they can biodegrade in the natural environment
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Research innovations manager
Margot is at the cutting-edge of science developing ways to make plastic biodegrade quickly and explaining this to others
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Confronting fears in the lab
Practical work can scare pupils. Here’s how to overcome their worries
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Scientific associate, NMR spectroscopy
Christopher uses NMR to identify the structure of new and unknown chemical compounds to support the development of new medicines
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Laboratory technician and higher apprentice, solar
Rebekka tests and finds ways to improve solar panels whilst balancing her studies towards her Foundation Degree apprenticeship
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Research fellow
Lynne shares how her PhD led to a university research career working with large pieces of equipment and computer programs to understand how chemical structures work
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Senior scientist, household goods
Phillip leads a small team of researchers who improve the performance of household products such as toothpaste and shampoo
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Consumer products technician
Robert develops materials to improve the properties of consumer products from cosmetics to chewing gum
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Chief chemist
Stephen oversees the ways in which chemistry can be used to improve a power station’s performance
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Postdoctoral research associate
Anna explains how she carries out her own cutting-edge scientific research at the UK’s national synchrotron science facility
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Flavourist and innovation director
Claire creates new flavour combinations to improve the taste of everyday food products
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Director of medicinal chemistry
Find out what’s involved in leading a team of 30 scientists who are researching new medicines
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Director of IRC in biomedical materials
Professor Vadgama researches biosensors which monitor changes inside the bodies of patients and athletes
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Atmospheric chemist
Zoë’s role involves finding ways to minimise the impact of humans on the natural world
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Forensic scientist
Joni investigates biological samples for the presence of drugs and alcohol and also examines evidence seized by the police
