Industrial Placement Student

Croda; Goole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

25 days holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Free lunch on-site restaurant

Access to share plans

Generous parental leave

Retail platform benefits

Free car parking on Croda sites

Job summary

Croda is seeking an Industrial Placement Student to join the Sustainable Polymers Team for 12 months from August/September 2027 at our Goole site. You will conduct lab-based research developing novel, sustainable polymers and perform routine analyses using GPC, HPLC, FTIR and NMR.

The role emphasizes self-management, collaboration, and clear report-writing, with opportunities for career development and coaching meetings throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• A Level in Chemistry and working towards a 2.1 in a Chemistry or related degree.
• Good laboratory skills and be able to communicate effectively in reports and verbally.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage and plan your own workload.
• Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Passion for sustainability and green chemistry.
• Knowledge / experience of polymer chemistry (desirable but not essential).
• Awareness of SHE within a lab environment (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Conduct a lab-based research project, synthesising novel, sustainable polymers for commercial applications.
• Complete routine analysis using techniques including GPC, HPLC, FTIR and NMR.
• Keep accurate written records up to date.
• Present regular updates to the local synthesis team and other relevant stakeholders from the wider Croda community.

Skills

Lab skills

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Sustainability passion

Education

A Level in Chemistry

2.1 in Chemistry or related degree (in progress)

Tools

GPC

HPLC

FTIR

NMR

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for an Industrial Placement Student to join our Sustainable Polymers Team for 12 months from August/September 2027. The role will involve working on the research and development of global projects.

You will be responsible for the development of novel, green polymeric materials across all business sectors within Croda. There will be significant opportunities to make decisions within individual projects and duties will include practical laboratory work, problem-solving, organisation, and report-writing. The project work carried out during the placement will be of sufficient academic complexity to meet the requirements of a university industrial placement degree course. The successful candidate will benefit from regular career development & coaching meetings, networking opportunities, and advancement of skills.

Who We’re Looking For

• A Level in Chemistry and be working towards a 2.1 in a Chemistry or related degree.
• You should 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.
• Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Passion for sustainability and green chemistry
• Knowledge / experience of polymer chemistry (desirable but not essential)
• Awareness of SHE within a lab environment (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct a lab-based research project, synthesising novel, sustainable polymers for commercial applications
• Complete routine analysis using techniques including GPC, HPLC, FTIR and NMR
• Keep accurate written records up to date
• Present regular updates to the local synthesis team and other relevant stakeholders from the wider Croda community

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 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
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse 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 customer focus underpinning all that we do.

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