All Practical skills and safety articles – Page 3
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Job profileLaboratory analyst and higher degree apprentice, water
Joseph helps ensure there is clean, safe, water for 15 million people in the UK whilst studying towards his chemistry degree
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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
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Head of chemistry and teacher
Kay teaches and oversees the work that goes on in a secondary school chemistry department
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Environmental chemist
James helps protect the environment by assessing the risks to life from certain chemicals in soil, water and air
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Advanced apprentice, forensics
Jamie describes what it’s like to work alongside scientists to deliver a service that supports the criminal justice system
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Assistant analyst, drug control centre
Nicola describes how chemistry enabled her to play a vital part as an assistant analyst in the anti-doping laboratory for the Olympic Games
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Improve manipulative skills for all
Ensure your students stay safe in practical classes, especially those with difficulties handling equipment
