Science and research

Data scientist

Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.

Ecologist

Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.

Economist

Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.

Education technician

Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.

Electronics engineer

Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.

Environmental consultant

Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.

Fingerprint officer

Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.

Food scientist

Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

Forensic scientist

Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.

Garment technologist

Garment technologists check the quality of designs, fabrics and products that are sent to manufacturers for production.

Geneticist

Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.

Geoscientist

Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.

Geospatial technician

Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.

Geotechnician

Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.

Healthcare science assistant

Healthcare science assistants support medical staff, with duties ranging from lab testing blood samples to monitoring patients’ heart function.

Hydrologist

Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.

Intelligence analyst

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

Laboratory technician

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

Land surveyor

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

Marine engineer

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

Market research data analyst

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

Market researcher

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

Materials engineer

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

Materials technician

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