Analytical Chemistry Placement: 12-Month Lab Role

Croda Singapore; Goole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday (plus bank hols)

Private medical insurance

Free lunch on‑site restaurant

Share plans access

Generous parental leave

Free car parking on Croda sites

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Croda is seeking an Industrial Placement Student to join the Analytical team at Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire, for 12 months from August 2027 to August 2028. You will learn to operate advanced analytical instruments and develop validated methods while contributing to data analysis and reporting.

Applicants should have an A Level in Chemistry and be pursuing a Chemistry-related degree with a 2.1 or higher. Strong lab, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A Level in Chemistry.
• You are working towards a 2.1 or above in a Chemistry related degree.
• Strong laboratory and reporting/communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan your workload.
• Team work, attention to detail and problem analysis are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use analytical instruments such as LCMS, GCMS/MS, Spectroscopy (FTIR, RAMAN, NIR) and MALDI.
• Develop analytical methods and validate them.
• Analyse data, perform routine testing, interpret results and report findings.
• Complete an analytical project to meet university requirements.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

A Level in Chemistry

Chemistry-related degree (2.1 or above)

Tools

LCMS

GCMS/MS

FTIR

RAMAN

NIR

MALDI

Job description

Croda is seeking an Industrial Placement Student to join the Analytical team at Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire, for 12 months from August 2027 to August 2028. You will learn to operate advanced analytical instruments and develop validated methods while contributing to data analysis and reporting.

Applicants should have an A Level in Chemistry and be pursuing a Chemistry-related degree with a 2.1 or higher. Strong lab, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.