Industrial Placement Student

Croda Singapore; Snaith; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Free lunch on-site

Share plans

Parental leave

Free car parking

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to Work

Health Cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Croda is offering an Industrial Placement Student position at Cowick Hall, East Yorkshire for 12 months starting August 2027. You will work in analytical research and development with the Functional Ingredients Synthesis team, developing spectroscopic and chromatographic test methods to screen new products and generate data.

Responsibilities include practical lab work, instrument operation (GC, TEA, HPLC RID), method development, and project planning.

Qualifications

• Must have good laboratory skills and be able to communicate effectively in reports and verbally.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own workload.
• Team work, attention to detail and good problem analysis skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Practical analytical laboratory work, equipment maintenance and report writing.
• Operate GC (FID & MS), TEA, and HPLC RID with full training provided.
• Develop new and existing analytical test methods as required.
• Liaise with Croda applications teams and external parties to accomplish analytical goals.
• Plan and carry out your main university analytical project.
• Adhere to site SHE procedures and COSHH risk assessments.

Skills

Lab skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical chemistry

Education

A Level in Chemistry

2.1 in Chemistry/Cosmetic Science/Biochemistry or related degree (in progress)

Tools

Gas Chromatographs

TEA analyzer

HPLC RID

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 inclusive culture throughaccountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for anIndustrial Placement Student to join ourteam at Cowick Hall, East Yorkshire for 12 months from August 2027. Thesuccessful candidate will work on analytical research and development projectsworking alongside our Functional Ingredients Synthesis team.
You will be responsible for the development of new spectroscopic andchromatographic test methods to use in the screening of our new products aswell as data generation and interpretation. The project work carried out duringthe placement will be of sufficient academic complexity to meet therequirements of a university industrial placement degree course.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 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.
  
• Team work, attention to detail and good problem analysis skills are essential for this role.
  
• You will have an A Level in Chemistry and be working towards a 2.1 in a Chemistry/Cosmetic Science/Biochemistry or related degree.
  
• Previous work experience within the chemical industry (desirable but not essential)
  
• Aptitude for analytical chemistry (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Practical analytical laboratory work, equipment maintenance and report writing
  
• Operate instrumentation including Gas Chromatographs (FID & MS), Automated Total Nitrosamine Analyser (TEA), and Gel Permeation Chromatography (HPLC RID) – full training provided
  
• Develop new and existing analytical test methods where required
  
• Liaise with Croda applications teams and external parties to accomplish analytical goals
  
• Plan and carry out your main university analytical project
  
• Regular training and acknowledgment of siteSHE procedures with an understanding of COSHH and risk assessments

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
  
• Free car parking on Croda sites
  
• Flexible working arrangements

In addition to the benefits above,employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 monthswith the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and EmployeeAssistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeinginitiatives throughout the year.
*Please note salary criteria isapplicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site-based role (with opportunities forremote working when required).

If you require any 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 ofResponsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building aninclusive, 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.