Analytical & Physical Chemistry Placement Scientist

Lubrizol Corporation; Shottlegate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

33 days holiday

Final Year Project support

Subsidised sports and social club

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Lubrizol in the United Kingdom offers an Analytical and Physical Science Chemist Student Placement. You will join the Analytical and Physical Science team to explore how advanced chemistries perform across applications, collaborating with experienced scientists to deliver sustainable solutions that advance mobility and wellbeing.

You will apply physical chemistry principles, conduct experiments, and analyze data using state-of-the-art instruments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BSc or MChem in Chemistry with Year in Industry; achieve 2:1 or above.
• Grade B or above in A-Level Chemistry.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment.
• Interest in applied/analytical chemistry or formulation science.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply physical chemistry principles to investigate additive performance in new chemistries.
• Support research projects across markets like lubricants, fuels, paints, coatings.
• Operate and interpret data from advanced analytical instruments.
• Design experiments, analyze results, and help set project direction.
• Present findings through reports and presentations with UK/global teams.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc or MChem in Chemistry with Year in Industry

Tools

Electron microscopy

Scattering instruments

Rheometer

Thermal analysis

Surface adsorption equipment

Kinetic measurement tools

Job description

Lubrizol in the United Kingdom offers an Analytical and Physical Science Chemist Student Placement. You will join the Analytical and Physical Science team to explore how advanced chemistries perform across applications, collaborating with experienced scientists to deliver sustainable solutions that advance mobility and wellbeing.

You will apply physical chemistry principles, conduct experiments, and analyze data using state-of-the-art instruments.