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Scientific Technical Support

Scientific Laboratory Technician

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Teaching Laboratory Technician

Resources and detailed information on being a Teaching Laboratory Technician.

Leverhulme Trust

Makes awards for the support of research and education, emphasising individuals and encompassing all subject areas. Grants & awards, including Early Career Fellowships.

Case study of Life Sciences graduate working as a Laboratory Technician

Life Sciences graduate, Samantha Brown, writes about her career path to date and what her current role involves.
This case study was produced by Opportunity North East and Skills Development Scotland.

Nature Jobs

Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature.

TARGETjobs - Science and Research

An overview of career options with a science degree, including job descriptions, case studies and details of the latest work experience and graduate opportunities.

Not Just Lab Coats

Early careers website for the science and technology sectors with information on career options, vacancies and more.

Science Careers

Contains UK and international vacancies, as well as careers advice with job profiles and topical articles.

Royal Society of Biology jobs listing

Search for the latest Biology-related opportunities.

STEM Women

This website allows female students and graduates to search for jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine, advertised by organisations who are committed to receiving an equal number of male and female applications.

Scottish Life Sciences Association

This website provides useful background information on the Life Sciences sector in Scotland. There are also a small number of vacancies advertised, mainly for PhD students with experience.