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  1. Intelligence analyst

    Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security and the economy.

    Salary: £20,000 to £52,000

    Found in: Science and research, Government services


  2. Laboratory technician

    Laboratory technicians carry out tests on samples for scientific research, product development and medical diagnosis.

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Science and research


  3. Land surveyor

    Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

    Salary: £20,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Construction and trades, Environment and land, Science and research


  4. Marine engineer

    Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

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


  5. Market research data analyst

    Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.

    Salary: £22,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Science and research


  6. Market researcher

    Market research interviewers find out what people think about products, services or issues.

    Salary: £17,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Science and research


  7. Materials engineer

    Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

    Salary: £27,000 to £52,000

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


  8. Materials technician

    Materials technicians test how materials behave under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.

    Salary: £20,000 to £30,000

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


  9. Medical physicist

    Medical physicists design, develop and test the scanning and imaging equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

    Salary: £35,000 to £58,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  10. Meteorologist

    Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.

    Salary: £27,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  11. Metrologist

    Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

    Salary: £26,000 to £45,000

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


  12. Microbiologist

    Microbiologists study organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae to make advances in environmental science, medicine and agriculture.

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  13. Nanotechnologist

    Nanotechnologists manipulate molecules and atoms to design and create new materials and devices.

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Science and research


  14. Nuclear engineer

    Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.

    Salary: £28,000 to £58,000

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


  15. Oceanographer

    Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  16. Operational researcher

    Operational researchers analyse problems and find ways to help organisations make better decisions and improve the way they work.

    Salary: £26,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital, Managerial, Science and research


  17. Palaeontologist

    Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  18. Pathologist

    Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

    Salary: £46,000 to £72,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  19. Performance sports scientist

    Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.

    Salary: £23,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Science and research, Sports and leisure


  20. Pet behaviour consultant

    Pet behaviour consultants help pet owners deal with animal behaviour problems.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Animal care, Science and research



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