Industrial Placement Student

crod; 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 a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart scienceto improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusiveculture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. As part of Croda,you will join a team committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeingof our people and acting responsibly towards the environment, helping us builda safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation. As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for an Industrial Placement Student to joinour Analytical team at Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire, for 12 months fromAugust 2027 to August 2028.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You will have an A Level in Chemistry and be working towards a 2.1 or above in a Chemistry related degree.
• You should also have good laboratory skills and be able to communicate effectively both in reports and verbally.
• You will need to be a self-motivated individual with the ability to manage and plan your own workload.
• Team work, attention to detail and good problem analysis skill are essential for this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You will be taught to use sophisticated analytical Instruments such as LCMS, GCMSMS, Spectroscopy (FTIR, RAMAN, NIR) and MALDI.
• Learn how to develop analytical methods and how to validate them.
• Gain an understanding of data analysis, perform some routine analytical testing, interpret data, and reporting any findings.
• Complete an analytical project to meet the requirements of the University you are attending.
• At Croda, everyone has a part to play in maintaining a safe, inclusive and sustainable workplace. We value people who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their colleagues and the protection of the environment.
• Adhere to all site‑specific health and safety regulations

What WeOffer:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on‑site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible workingarrangements

Inaddition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*,Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. *Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site based role. If you requireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people areour difference. We are people‑led, driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity,religion or belief.