Top International Lab Show set to promote science careers

Organisers of the biennial International Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference to be held in May will combine their voices to champion the excitement and enjoyment of a career in science. Scientific Laboratory Supplies and The Science Council have chosen the event theme ‘Working Together to Advance UK Science’ to reflect the growing need to widen career opportunities to the non-graduate and school-leaver as much as to the highly-qualified graduate. The event is expected to draw over 1,000 UK and overseas delegates interested in laboratory technology, careers, logistics, safety, project management and commercialisation.

According to the Gatsby Foundation, 35% of companies engaged in science, engineering and technology say they are struggling to recruit enough technicians and that to meet the demand the UK will need to train around 70,000 people every year. In response, the Science Council will be running a full day of professional development and career workshops at the international Scientific Laboratory Show in Nottingham on 25th May. Sessions in the Professional Development Zone are open to anyone interested in a new career or looking to expand their current scientific career path.

Speaking about the importance of professional registration, Science Council CEO Belinda Phipps says: “Our professional registers commit scientists and science technicians to standards of professional development that encourage career development and progression. We’re pleased that during the show our team and those from our professional member bodies, including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics and the Association for Science Education, will be providing expert advice and support to all delegates during the day.”

Drop-in workshops from writing a first-rate CV to presenting skills take place throughout the day, and national membership bodies will provide CV surgeries, the latest job listings and membership offers.

Peter Lister, Operations Director for Scientific Laboratory Supplies commented: “Whilst we make sure that the very best labs are equipped with world-class instruments, it is the quality and calibre of the scientist and technician that makes all the difference. That’s why we are delighted to be supporting the Science Council in setting the standards for professional scientists, and showcasing their work at the conference in May.”

Organisers of the biennial International Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference to be held in May will combine their voices to champion the excitement and enjoyment of a career in science. Scientific Laboratory Supplies and The Science Council have chosen the event theme ‘Working Together to Advance UK Science’ to reflect the growing need to widen career opportunities to the non-graduate and school-leaver as much as to the highly-qualified graduate. The event is expected to draw over 1,000 UK and overseas delegates interested in laboratory technology, careers, logistics, safety, project management and commercialisation.

According to the Gatsby Foundation, 35% of companies engaged in science, engineering and technology say they are struggling to recruit enough technicians and that to meet the demand the UK will need to train around 70,000 people every year. In response, the Science Council will be running a full day of professional development and career workshops at the international Scientific Laboratory Show in Nottingham on 25th May. Sessions in the Professional Development Zone are open to anyone interested in a new career or looking to expand their current scientific career path.

Speaking about the importance of professional registration, Science Council CEO Belinda Phipps says: “Our professional registers commit scientists and science technicians to standards of professional development that encourage career development and progression. We’re pleased that during the show our team and those from our professional member bodies, including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics and the Association for Science Education, will be providing expert advice and support to all delegates during the day.”

Drop-in workshops from writing a first-rate CV to presenting skills take place throughout the day, and national membership bodies will provide CV surgeries, the latest job listings and membership offers.

Peter Lister, Operations Director for Scientific Laboratory Supplies commented: “Whilst we make sure that the very best labs are equipped with world-class instruments, it is the quality and calibre of the scientist and technician that makes all the difference. That’s why we are delighted to be supporting the Science Council in setting the standards for professional scientists, and showcasing their work at the conference in May.”