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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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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
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Patent attorney
Charley explains how he makes an impact by helping inventors get legal protection for their new inventions and medicines
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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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Senior committee specialist, UK government
Xameerah talks about her important role in providing specialist advice on science and science policy to inform the work and policies of the UK government
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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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Medical research council board secretary
Hazel discusses her vital part in funding groundbreaking scientific research through the medical research council by assessing and discussing funding proposals with the council
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Investor relations manager
Marcia updates shareholders, managers, staff and external market analysts with Unilever’s financial performance and strategy
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Policy adviser, UK government
Tom works for the UK government and briefs ministers and politicians about the latest scientific research to inform their policies
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Policy researcher, cancer research UK
Harriet works at the world’s largest independent funder of cancer research where she helps researchers get support from the UK government and other research bodies
