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  1. Acupuncturist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Acupuncturists insert needles into pressure points on clients' bodies to help with stress and improve their wellbeing.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Hair and beauty Health and science


  2. Agronomist

    Alternative titles for this job include Crop scientist, agricultural consultant, agronomy manager

    Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.

    Salary: £22,500 to £60,000

    Found in: Agriculture, environment and animal care Health and science


  3. Ambulance care assistant

    Alternative titles for this job include Patient transport service driver, ambulance staff

    Ambulance care assistants take patients to and from hospital for appointments.

    Salary: £24,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics Health and science Care services


  4. Anaesthetist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.

    Salary: £37,000 to £140,000

    Found in: Health and science


  5. Anatomical pathology technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Anatomical pathology technologist, APT, mortuary technician

    Anatomical pathology technicians (APTs) help pathologists exam a body to work out the cause of death.

    Salary: £27,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Health and science


  6. Animal technician

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Animal technicians look after animals in medical and scientific research laboratories.

    Salary: £17,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Agriculture, environment and animal care Health and science


  7. Archaeologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Health and science Creative and Design


  8. Aromatherapist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Aromatherapists use essential oils to help improve their clients' emotional wellbeing and relieve everyday stresses.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Hair and beauty Health and science


  9. Art therapist

    Alternative titles for this job include Art psychotherapist

    Art therapists help people express difficult thoughts and feelings through creative activities.

    Salary: £37,000 to £53,000

    Found in: Health and science Creative and Design Care services


  10. Astronaut

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Health and science


  11. Astronomer

    Alternative titles for this job include Astrophysicist

    Astronomers study the origin and structure of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.

    Salary: £15,609 to £60,000

    Found in: Health and science


  12. Athlete

    Alternative titles for this job include Track and field athlete

    Athletes compete in track and field events for their clubs, with some going on to represent their country at international level.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Health and science


  13. Audiologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers work with children and adults who have hearing loss, tinnitus, or problems with balance.

    Salary: £28,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Health and science


  14. Biochemist

    Alternative titles for this job include Biological scientist

    Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, such as viruses, bacteria and people.

    Salary: £24,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Health and science


  15. Biologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Health and science


  16. Biomedical scientist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Biomedical scientists test patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals diagnose, prevent and treat disease.

    Salary: £28,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Health and science


  17. Biotechnologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Biotechnologists study plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.

    Salary: £23,000 to £44,000

    Found in: Health and science Agriculture, environment and animal care


  18. Chemical engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.

    Salary: £34,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Health and science Engineering and manufacturing


  19. Chemical engineering technician

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.

    Salary: £25,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Health and science


  20. Chemical plant process operator

    Alternative titles for this job include Chemical process operator, chemical plant worker

    Chemical plant process operators control machinery that makes products like paints, plastics, solvents and cosmetics.

    Salary: £22,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Health and science Engineering and manufacturing



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