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Junior Examiner, Forensic Scientist

Holly Cant

My role is examining forensic evidence and managing the laboratory maintenance
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Smoky test tube

Experimental Chemist

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My job is to create bespoke drug molecules when requested by a client.
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Apple drink

Flavourist & Innovation Director

Claire Murphy

My role is about creating new flavour combinations, with some commercial elements involved.
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Head of Chemistry

Kay Wightman

I am responsible for overseeing the teaching that goes on within the chemistry department.
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Research Fellow

Lynne Thomas

I work in a university with big pieces of equipment or at a computer
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Drug capsules

Associate Researcher

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My role involves supervising the making of active ingredients in medicines.
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Cleaning products

Household Goods Senior Scientist

Phillip Eastwood

I lead a small team of researchers who have responsibility for finding ways to improve our products.
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Accounts

Tax Accountant

Georgina Woods

My job is about minimising a company’s tax liabilities within the boundaries of tax regulations.
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Director of Medicinal Chemistry

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I work as head of a 30-strong department researching new medicinal drugs.
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Crime scene tape

Forensic Scientist

Joni Walker

I analyse biological samples for drugs and alcohol and also examine evidence seized by the police.
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Old Bailey

Patent Attorney

Darren Smyth

I am a specialist lawyer who focuses on chemistry-based patenting cases.
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Test tubes

Vice President of Research and Development

Dr Helen Neville

I am responsible for packaging across a global company.
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Researcher (internship)

Jonathan Gellette

I’m currently studying for my Masters in Chemistry (MChem) and completing my 1 year industrial placement at Procter & Gamble.
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Petri dish and pipette

Quality Assurance Chemist

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I check the quality of the products through rigorous testing.
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Founder of Saaf Skincare

Dr Mah Hussain-Gambles

I founded a Halal organic skincare and cosmetics range.
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Test tubes

MRC Board Secretary

Hazel Phillips

I help ensure MRC policy is adhered to at a funding application board.
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Building blocks

Investor Relations Manager

Marcia Jones

I communicate company results, strategy and plans to shareholders, employees and management.
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Drug vials

Director of IRC in Biomedical Materials

Pankaj Vadgama

My job involves research into biomedical fields.
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Petrol pump

Project Leader In Enhanced Experimentation

Stuart McDonald

My job is about refining processes with new methods, and scouting for new technologies.
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Smoking beaker

Chemical Industrial Placement

Rio Hutchings

I moved into a chemistry role with a major company after a work placement.
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Big Ben

Policy Adviser

Tom Wells

I help communicate about science for the government at home and abroad.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Anna Warren

My work involves research in a laboratory as part of a larger research group at Diamond Light Source
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Chief Chemist

Stephen Preece

I oversee the ways in which chemistry can be used to improve a power station’s performance.
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Tom Munro

Sustainability Consultant

Tom Munro

My job involves working out the carbon footprints and environmental effects of products & services.
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Atmospheric Chemistry Researcher

Zoë Fleming

I study and look for changes in the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere
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Chemical plant

Sustainability Manager

Mike Pitts

I help businesses and chemists learn effective recycling and sustainable processes.
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Soil

Environmental Chemist

James Lymer

I examine the presence and impact of certain chemicals in soil and water.
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Fluorescent glassware

Applications Chemist

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My job is linked to sales and marketing even though I work in a lab.
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Senior Committee Specialist

Xameerah Malik

I provide advice on science & science policy to a committee of MPs from different political parties.
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Dr Allyson Reed

Director of Enterprise and Communication

Dr Alyson Reed

I began in academia but now help nurture science-based businesses to their full potential.
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Clamp and filter

Consumer Products Technician

Robert Finch

I help develop desirable properties for consumer products, from cosmetics to chewing gum.
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Gold

Project Manager

Trevor Keel

My job promotes the use of gold in various sectors from industry to medicine.
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Test tubes

Finance and Planning Manager

Lorna Nicholls

I plan and collate financial information for budgetary analysis.
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Registered Scientist

Tara O'Neill

I help maintain the welfare of the environment through analysing riverways and bathing waters.
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London Olympic Stadium

Olympic Triathlete

Alistair Brownlee

Two-times triathlete world championship winner and gold medallist at London 2012.
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Research Portfolio Director

Janet White

I oversee a large pharmaceutical company's cancer research projects.
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Bookshelves

Assistant Manager, Publishing

Sophia Anderton

I oversee the publishing of a scientific journal.
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Running track

Senior Sports Scientist

Brian Cunniffe

I lead and develop sports science related projects.
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Assistant analyst, Drug Control Centre

Nicola Gray

Nicola is a PhD student from the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London. She played an important role during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Advanced Apprentice - Forensics

Jamie Abbot-Erridge

Advanced Apprentice with LGC - Occupation Drug testing laboratory
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Higher Apprentice - solar panels

Joe Astley

Laboratory Technician and Higher Apprentice
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Senior Analytical Systems Technician

Christopher Hutchinson

My role is a bit like a mechanic but for laboratory equipment
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Scientific Associate, NMR spectroscopy

Christopher Page

I help identify and determine the structures of compounds made by chemists and determine the quality of samples used in testing
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Sunset beach

PhD student

Sujata Kundu

I research photosynthesis, developing a material that will capture energy in sunlight.
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Advanced Apprentice

Charlotte Vincent

Advanced Apprenticeship at LGC Forensics and CSR Group
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Jamie Gallagher

Scientist, Engineer and Science Communicator

Jamie Gallagher

I aim to show people how fascinating and exciting the world of science and chemistry can be.
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Higher Apprentice

Rebekka Willcocks

Laboratory technician and higher apprentice
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Fine Fragrance Evaluator

Sophie Stimpson

I help improve and perfect fragrances created by a perfumer
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Sallie Robins

Freelance Science Publicist

Sallie Robins

I look into what is going on at an organisation, or an event, to find a good story for the media.
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Blue pills

Medicinal Chemist

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I am part of the lab-based early stage drug discovery process.
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Jess Ham

Chemistry Undergraduate

Jess Ham

Chemistry student and winner of the Bill Bryson Prize for Communication in 2012.
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Senior Picture Researcher

Emma Sargent

My role involves sourcing pictures and illustrations, as well as commissioning photography and videography.
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Policy Researcher

Harriet Teare

My job is to look at the policy of government or other organisations that may affect science.
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Astrochemist

John Thrower

A postdoctoral position is one that normally follows on from a PhD and I work as part of a research group managed by a professor or doctor.
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Development Executive

Linden Smith

I raise funds for projects that help advance the chemical sciences.
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Laboratory equipment

Analytical Scientist

Mark Jackman

I quality check drugs, testing them for impurities.
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Cancer Researcher and Science Communicator

Dr Andrew Holding

I research into breast cancer and also blog and broadcast on science.
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