Physical Scientist Placement Student

The Lubrizol Corporation; Shottlegate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international chemical company in the UK is seeking a Physical Scientist Placement Student to join their Analytical and Physical Science department. This placement focuses on working in physical chemistry and testing novel chemistries within a diverse team. You will engage in real-world laboratory research while contributing to sustainable solutions across various applications, such as composite materials and lubricants. This role is based near Derby, emphasizing creativity and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and test novel chemistries.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in physical chemistry focusing on additive performance.
• Support understanding of newly developed chemistries in various applications.
• Apply disciplines such as colloid, surface, and rheological sciences.

Job description

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Physical Scientist Placement Student

Analytical and Physical Science Chemist Student PlacementHazelwood, near Derby

At Lubrizol, we have a strong student community in the UK in a range of disciplines, from science, research and engineering to our business support functions. As a student within the Analytical and Physical Science department, you will use your creativity and problem‑solving skills to develop and test novel chemistries and innovative technologies. You will be part of a diverse group of skilled professionals, working closely as a team and taking responsibility for your own real‑world laboratory research. This role is based at the European marketing and technical centre located in a rural setting at Hazelwood, eight miles from Derby City Centre, UK.

What you will be doing :

• You will work in physical chemistry, primarily in the fundamental understanding of additive performance. With a focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life, your projects will support understanding newly developed chemistries and how they perform.
• Your work may be in the context of any of our businesses, for example in composite materials, paints and coatings or lubricants and fuels. The emphasis will be onhowour chemistry performs, andwhythis is the case.
• Disciplines such as colloid, surface and rheological sciences will be applied, with operation of high‑resolution instruments (electron microscopy,