Travel Travel within a working day is uncommon Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is uncommon Gender balance Equal opportunities. A degree is not essential. Practical laboratory skills are needed. Arts and social science graduates will need science A- levels. Although open to a wide range of technical HNDs the specialisms listed are commonly sought.
Practical skills are essential.
Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Special entry requirements Practical laboratory skills, patience, and good attention to detail are essential. Likely to find opportunities in industry, the public sector eg hospitals and educational institutions are less likely to discriminate. Previous laboratory experience is an advantage. Competition Varies from moderate, for biological and environmental sciences to relatively low for physical sciences. Tips for entry Recruitment occurs as vacancies arise.