Job descriptions

Chemical engineers work in a vast range of scientific fields from water and waste water treatment to petrochemicals to generating electricity from biomass to producing our food and drinks to cosmetics and textiles… to name just a few!

Produces specifications for, designs, develops, manufactures and modifies military and civil aircraft, aeronautical components and associated systems.

A biochemical engineer applies cutting-edge technology to biological materials, systems and processes in order to create new products.

The work of computer scientist and computer engineers do overlap in certain areas but computer science is a discrete profession and one that attracts some of the world’s brightest minds.

Identifies and assesses the geological factors affecting site management at construction projects.

Crystallography is a branch of materials science that examines crystals, which can be found everywhere in nature, to generate knowledge that is used by chemists, physicists, biologists, and others, to make exciting new advances. With innovative new research underway in Ireland and abroad, this is an expanding and fascinating sector.

Studies the physical structure of the earth in search of risks and resources and to build a greater understanding of the geological processes affecting the world.

Detects, analyses and interprets chromosomal abnormalities in human blood, tissue and/or bodily fluid samples.

A marine scientist undertakes research into the sea and studies its relationship with seafloors, the earth’s crust, animal life, plants, the land, coastal areas and the atmosphere.

Provides appropriate advice, support and resources to individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties to help them overcome their problems.

A lab technician works in a laboratory assisting scientific and technical staff in day-to-day duties. The work is varied and rewarding with plenty of scope for career progression.

The job of medical physicist is a career which uses analytical and applied scientific techniques to help medical staff diagnose and treat patients. They are also involved in research to find new ways to diagnose and tackle diseases.

Medicinal chemists play a vital role in the process of pharmaceutical developments, delivery and breakthroughs. By helping create new and more effective medicines, they use a range of chemistry techniques, primarily synthetic organic chemistry and data analysis to design and create new pharmaceutically active molecules to combat a particular disease or condition.

Research chemists work across a range of industries and the public sector giving graduates scope to specialise in the area that most interests them.

Designs, undertakes and analyses information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.

Administers community welfare services and payments.

Helps individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties and explores ways of coping with or solving their problems.

A chance to use your creativity and technological know-how to win an Oscar. The Irish animation industry is growing fast and winning international awards for its distinctive, artistic films.

The role of an artworker is a fantastic one if you are looking to break into the world of graphic and visual design.

Produces designs for communications that combine both written and visual elements according to agreed design briefs.

Finds suitable pictures for use in a wide range of media products, including advertisements, books, magazines, newspapers, catalogues and television programmes.

A choreographer creates and arranges movement and dancing in live, filmed, theatrical and televised musical productions.

Creates clothing and accessory designs for high-street fashion, ready-to- wear outlets and specialist markets such as haute couture.

Conveys ideas, facts, feelings, emotions and sensations using the technical skills of painting and drawing and their own creativity.

An arts agent operates and fronts the marketing and selling of an artist to enhance their career.

Creates the make-up and hairstyles of models, performers, presenters and others appearing in front of the camera or an audience.

An Actuary is someone that analyses data and works with statistics, using mathematical skill to assess or predict the probability of an event happening and its financial consequences. The decisions of actuaries can affect thousands of people so it is a well-paid job, with a lot of responsibility. Wherever there is risk, there are opportunities for actuaries.

Performs (internal) financial and risk management audits and independent statutory (external) financial audits of commercial and public sector organisations.

Certified Public Accountants can be found in every sector from healthcare, financial services, IT, education, technology and gaming. In fact, 100% of newly qualified CPAs are currently in employment. As CPA’s progress through their career they can diversify into a number of different roles including Chief Executives, Financial Controllers, as well as other career avenues including forensic accountancy, risk analysis, and international accounting specialist roles.

A chartered accountant audits accounts, provides financial advice and undertakes accounts administration.

An ideal career choice for the maths, statistics and data whiz, with excellent career prospects.

For those with an aptitude for maths, financial modelling offers a diverse, challenging and rewarding career.

A crucial link in the investment chain, a risk analyst is a dynamic and diverse role.

For those with a gift for maths and a love for numbers, this is a chance to shape the future policies of government and business.

Prepares advice for businesses and organisations by carrying out specialist research, uncovering trends and producing forecasts of the economic climate based on industry-specific knowledge and theory.

A food technologist is responsible for the safe and efficient development, modification and/or manufacture of food products and processes.

Employs mathematical, engineering and scientific theories to investigate the relationships between fresh water, seawater, the biosphere, atmosphere and polar ice caps.

Two approaches to the use of big data that amount to one thing: Controlling large amounts of information that can then be retrieved in attractive and useful ways.

They have a lot of different names; but they perform one crucial task: turning applications into something people like and want to use.

Studies the relationships between people and their workplace and equipment in order to improve human interaction with processes and systems.

Identifies, assesses and controls health hazards in the workplace.

A logistics and distribution manager co-ordinates the storage, transportation and delivery of goods.

Uses the creative process of making visual art within a therapeutic environment to encourage patients to express and release strong feelings and emotions.