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.
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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.