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IT Systems Analyst

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in communicative, observant, passionate Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Science (Primary) Electricity Electricity, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Systems analysts work within the IT industry and are responsible for analysing current systems as well as designing and implementing new IT systems. They analyse, improve or replace current systems to ensure they meet client outcomes. They work with programmers and software developers to build systems, oversee testing of new systems and train staff to use new or upgraded systems.

Attributes: communicative, passionate, observant

Music Producer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, observant, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Science (Primary) Sound Primary, Science, Sound/by Jonathan

A music producer oversees the entire production of an album, working with sound engineers, managers, songwriters and artists to create the final product. A music producer understands every aspect of studio production and knows how instruments and voices produce recordable sound. They must imagine the end result so they listen to, experiment with and explore all aspects of music to create a potential future hit.

Attributes: collaborative, observant, resilient

Chemist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in creative, observant, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Chemistry, Science (Primary) States of matter Animals Including Humans, Earth and Space, Living Things and Their Habitats, Number, Primary, Science, States of Matter, Statistics/by Jonathan

Chemists study chemicals and matter on atomic and molecular level. They investigate and measure reaction rates and other properties of substances in order to understand more about those substances. They experiment with simple forms of matter to understand how elements join together to form different substances. Chemists typically specialise in one of the sub disciplines of chemistry such as biochemistry, neurochemistry, nuclear chemistry or forensic chemistry- see the variety of examples below.

Attributes: creative, observant, organised

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about chemist Dr Magdalena Wajrak and a downloadable slideshow about chemist Eliza Hunt.
There is a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Rabi Chaantyal-Pun who is as atmospheric chemist and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Anwar Khan who is an atmospheric scientist.
There a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Kirsty Anderson who is a medicinal chemist.
There is a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Candy Jiang who is an analytical chemist.
There a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about theoretical chemist Susanna Bourne-Worster.
There a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about protein biochemist Dr Gulin Guler-Gane.
There a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about photchemist James Mortimer.
There a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about environmental chemist Pauline de Bigault de Cazanove
There is also this video of Candy Jiang, an analytical chemist in her place of work talking about what she does.
It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Diagnostic Molecular Scientist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, observant, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Maths - Measurement, States of matter Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, States of Matter/by Jonathan

A diagnostic molecular scientist performs diagnostic testing, designs and processes DNA and RNA isolation tests and completes research medical diagnoses including types of cancer, genetic disorders and infectious diseases. They work primarily in laboratory settings. Diagnostic molecular scientists study various human samples including blood and bone, foetal cells and hair follicles. Duties can include preparing samples, sequencing DNA, analysing data, and reporting findings.

Attributes: observant, organised, collaborative

Magnet Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, creative, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Forces and magnets, Maths - Measurement Forces and Magnets, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Magnetic engineers design magnets or machines and devices that use magnets. These may be used in computer data storage, compasses, doorbells and alarm systems, microphones and speakers, motors, electrical generators and electrical transformers. They are also used in medical equipment such as MRI scanners. After a magnet has been designed, magnet engineers define manufacturing processes and testing strategies then analysing test results and present them in the form of operating instructions and manuals.

Attributes: creative, committed, observant

Observatory Scientist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in communicative, observant, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Light, Maths - Measurement Light, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Observatory scientists work at observatories. These are places, which have very big telescopes and use them to look at other stars, planets and galaxies. They understand what can be seen within the night sky or try to understand it and look at data from the night sky. They then explain these things from the night sky to groups of people that go to the observatory.

Attributes: observant, self-motivated, communicative

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Emily Rickman and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Vanessa Emeka-Okafor who are both astrophysicists. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Optical Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, hard-working, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Science (Primary) DT, Light DT, Light, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

An optical engineer researches and develops new technologies related to the science of light. They study the behaviour of light and see how it can be manipulated to enhance electronic systems and equipment. Optical engineers work in all areas of optics using different techniques to design lasers, build telescopes, create fibre optics communication systems or work with microscopes, computer chips or consumer electronics. This requires them to understand and apply the science of optics in substantial detail in order to know what is physically possible to achieve.

Attributes: observant, hard-working, committed

Mineralogist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in Communicator, observant, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Geography, Science (Primary) Geography, Rocks Geography, Primary, Rocks, Science/by Jonathan

A mineralogist is a person who studies minerals, their crystalline and chemical structures, and their properties such as melting points. Most mineralogists study minerals of economic value, such as metals like copper, aluminium, iron ore, gypsum and clays. They determine their physical and chemical properties, how to efficiently retrieve them from ores, and how to process them. They may performing chemical, heat, and other tests on samples to identify them or determine their properties. Mineralogists working for mining companies often work on enhancing the processing of minerals from ores and monitor sample collection, preparation, and analysis.

Attributes: observant, communicator, organised

Wetland Biologist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in observant, patient, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Living things and their habitats, Maths - Statistics Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Jonathan

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying the relationship between the wetlands environment and the life that lives there. They implement wetland conservation techniques, enforce regulations and provide consultation on construction projects in wetland areas. They create detailed designs for wetland identification, creation, and restoration, perform habitat assessment and conduct research on wetland processes. They may work in zoos or parks, parts of conservation programs or in public education.

Attributes: observant, patient, resilient

Taxidermist

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in creative, observant, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Living things and their habitats, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction Geometry, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

A taxidermist stuffs and mounts deceased animals to be displayed. They use a scalpel and precision scissors to remove an animal’s hide, feathers, or scales. Taxidermist them use salt and chemicals such as ammonium alum, potassium alum and aluminium sulphate to preserve and soften the hide, which is left to dry in a kiln or open air. They then use clay or foam to create a cast from the mould, and attach the hide to the artificial figure. The taxidermist then inserts artificial eyes, teeth, and claws and secures the animal to a plaque or mount.

Attributes: resilient, creative, observant