Laboratory Specialist Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Broughton, North Wales, invites undergraduates for a 12.5-month internship starting 16 August 2027. The role focuses on laboratory work across mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and metallurgical activities supporting multiple departments.

The placement requires studying Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, with strong research, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate for the entire placement duration
• Strong theoretical knowledge in chemistry or materials engineering
• Good communication, data interpretation and reporting skills
• Wamiliarity with laboratory safety and COSHH if applicable

Responsibilities

• Interface with operational teams and integrate with support functions
• Gather data through investigations and literature reviews
• Design and/or carry out experiments
• Analyse and interpret results of technical work and testing
• Perform statistical analysis of data and maintain records
• Generate protocols, reports and SOPs
• Maintain data integrity and lab documentation
• Identify improvements to daily laboratory operations

Skills

Teamwork

Research skills

Presentation skills

Adherence to processes

Education

Chemistry/related degree

Materials Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location:

Broughton, North Wales

Duration:

12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

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Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

The Materials Laboratory function provides specialist services to various departments at Airbus in the UK, Broughton and external customers and suppliers. The department carries out a wide range of technical activities in support of various customers, some examples are described below:

• Mechanical Testing - Carrying out all testing of a mechanical nature - such as testing of heat treatment control coupons. UTS and pre-load testing on mechanically fastened joints.
• Chemical - Control and monitoring of chemicals used in surface treatments facilities. Chemical analysis associated with performance checks of equipment and consumables.
• Metallurgical - Investigation of product/material non-conformance including material/component failures. Approval of specialist manufacturing personnel and assessment of suppliers technical capabilities.

What you will be doing:

• Interface with operational teams and integrate with all support functions;
• Gather data through investigations, experiments and literature reviews;
• Design and or carry out experiments;
• Analyse and interpret results of technical work and testing;
• Statistical analysis or data generated;
• General laboratory practices;
• Research;
• Adhere to and promote COSHH requirements within the Laboratory environment in accordance with local procedures;
• Perform regular and specific feedback of achievement and findings;
• Generate protocols, summary reports, standard operating procedures and other Laboratory related documents;
• Maintain data integrity, systems and records;
• Identify and implement improvements to daily Laboratory operations, cycle times, test methods.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• You will be studying towards a degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other appropriate related degree;
• Thrives in a challenging environment;
• Adherence to processes;
• Team working;
• Laboratory experience is preferred;
• Excellent research and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of analytical methods and instruments.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Testing

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