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  1. Laboratory technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Lab technician, lab assistant

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

    Salary: £24,000 to £31,000

    Found in: Science and research

  2. 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

  3. Clinical scientist

    Alternative titles for this job include Healthcare scientist

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

    Salary: £48,000 to £63,000

    Found in: Healthcare Science and research

  4. Meteorologist

    Alternative titles for this job include Weather forecaster, weather scientist

    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

  5. 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: £28,000 to £53,000

    Found in: Science and research

  6. Metrologist

    Alternative titles for this job include Metrology technician, measurement and control engineer

    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

  7. Renewable energy engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Sustainable energy engineer, green energy engineer

    Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.

    Salary: £31,000 to £61,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Environment and land 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. Animal technician

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

    Salary: £17,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Animal care Science and research

  10. 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