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  1. Clinical scientist

    Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.

    Salary: £46,000 to £72,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  2. Consumer scientist

    Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.

    Salary: £19,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Managerial, Science and research


  3. Countryside officer

    Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.

    Salary: £22,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  4. Data analyst-statistician

    Data analyst-statisticians collect numbers and statistics to identify trends, create models and present results.

    Salary: £23,000 to £62,000

    Found in: Science and research


  5. Data scientist

    Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.

    Salary: £32,000 to £82,500

    Found in: Science and research, Computing, technology and digital, Government services


  6. Ecologist

    Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.

    Salary: £24,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Animal care, Environment and land, Science and research


  7. Economist

    Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.

    Salary: £28,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Business and finance, Managerial, Science and research


  8. Education technician

    Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.

    Salary: £16,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Teaching and education, Science and research


  9. Electronics engineer

    Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.

    Salary: £28,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing, Science and research


  10. Environmental consultant

    Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.

    Salary: £25,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Managerial, Science and research, Environment and land


  11. Fingerprint officer

    Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.

    Salary: £24,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services, Science and research


  12. Food scientist

    Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

    Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Manufacturing, Science and research


  13. Forensic scientist

    Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.

    Salary: £18,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Science and research, Law and legal


  14. Garment technologist

    Garment technologists choose the right fabrics and designs for manufacturers to make clothes at a set cost.

    Salary: £20,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Science and research


  15. Geneticist

    Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.

    Salary: £35,000 to £58,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  16. Geoscientist

    Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.

    Salary: £28,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  17. Geospatial technician

    Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.

    Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Science and research, Environment and land, Computing, technology and digital


  18. Geotechnician

    Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.

    Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  19. Healthcare science assistant

    Healthcare science assistants support medical staff, with duties ranging from lab testing blood samples to monitoring patients’ heart function.

    Salary: £24,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  20. Hydrologist

    Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.

    Salary: £28,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Science and research, Environment and land



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