JOB SECTORS Scientific Services Introduction This factsheet contain useful information to assist you in your career planning and job seeking. The Scientific research, analysis and support is divided into the following main areas: Scientific research and development Scientific analysis and investigation Medical related scientific services Scientific technical support
Type of Jobs The following are examples of the type of jobs in this sector:
Analytical chemist
Meteorologist
Animal technologist
Product/process development scientist
Clinical research associate
Research scientist (life sciences)
Clothing/textile technologist
Research scientist (maths)
Colour technologist
Research scientist (medical)
Food technologist
Research scientist (physical sciences)
Forensic scientist
Scientific/Teaching laboratory technician
Metallurgist
Toxicologist
Research a career Use the websites below to:-
Find information and industry news to help you find out about a career or job sector Find out about a particular job such as: Typical work activities Career development
Professional Bodies and Key Organisations Key websites Careerplayer Video presentations about a variety of careers Inside Careers Careers information, advice and vacancies Job Crowd Employee job reviews of their job and employer National Careers Service Search job sectors and occupational profiles. Prospects Higher Education's official careers website
Salary
Entry requirements
Training
Typical employers
Content Careers info Job profiles
Link www.careerplayer.com
Careers info Industry news
www.insidecareers.co.uk
Careers info Industry news
www.thejobcrowd.com
Careers info Job profiles
https://nationalcareersservice.d irect.gov.uk/
Careers info Job profiles
www.prospects.ac.uk
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Skill - National bureau for people with disabilities Opportunities for people with any kind of disability
Careers info
www.skill.org.uk
Careers info Job profiles
www.targetjobs.co.uk
Careers info
http://careers.abpi.org.uk
Target jobs Careers information, advice and vacancies Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry
Link
This site contains career profiles, industry overview, opportunities within the sector Association for Science Education Includes a section on professional development
Industry news
www.ase.org.uk
Energy Zone (from the Energy Institute) Contains information for students and graduates
Careers info
www.energyzone.net
Careers info
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk
Careers info
www.iob.org
NHS Careers This site is useful for a range of scientific careers Institute of Biology information targeted at graduates MET Office
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about Careers info
-us/jobs
Click on ‘About’ for a list of councils websites
Careers info
www.rcuk.ac.uk
The Royal Meteorological Society
Careers info
Contains information on careers, employers, courses and
Jobs
research opportunities.
Training
Information on jobs and careers Research Councils UK
www.rmets.org
srg View careers information including how to write a CV for a
Careers info
science job and search for jobs.
Jobs
www.srg.co.uk
Vega Science Trust The Trust has produced a series of videos about young scientists.
Careers info
www.vega.org.uk
Find training and study The following websites contain information on training or further study to help you pursue a career path. Professional Bodies and Key Organisations Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Energy Zone (from the Energy Institute) NHS Careers The Royal Meteorological Society srg
Link www.abpi.org.uk www.energyzone.net www.nhscareers.nhs.uk www.rmets.org www.srg.co.uk
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Find a job or work experience The following websites contain information where you can search for jobs or work experience. Organisations and Agencies Research Councils UK MET Office The Royal Meteorological Society
Link www.rcuk.ac.uk www.meto.gov.uk www.rmets.org/news/jobs
srg
www.srg.co.uk
Jobs Boards Careers in Food and Drink Your Energy Jobs (from the Energy Institute) Naturejobs New Scientist
www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk www.yourenergyjobs.com www.nature.com/naturejobs www.newscientistjobs.com
Top scientific research and development employers www.gsk.com
GlaxoSmithKline AstraZeneca Pfizer Unilever Johnson & Johnson Procter & Gamble DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) AAH Pharmaceuticals Abbott Laboratories Kraft Foods (incl. Cadbury)
www.astrazeneca.co.uk www.pfizer.co.uk www.unilever.co.uk www.jnj.com www.pg.com/en_UK www.dstl.gov.uk www.aah.co.uk www.abbott.co.uk www.kraftfoodscompany.com
Action Points
Find work experience by contacting local companies to see if you can volunteer, work shadow or participate in a work placement
View the factsheet ‘Career Planning’ to view more information about finding work experience. Jobs+ Vacancies Board search for work experience and job opportunities, http://bishopg.prospects.ac.uk
Help and information Go to the Resource Centre in the Hardy Building with your initial enquiries or email bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk. Resource Centre, Hardy Building. Take your initial enquiries to the Resource Centre where staff are available to help you. Resources include job sector section with books and information and job hunting guides. Online. Our section on Blackboard and the website has information about available services and information on researching careers and finding jobs and work experience. Advice. If you require advice with exploring your further study or career options you can book an appointment with a Careers Adviser. Please email bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk to request an appointment booking form.
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