R&D Chemistry Industrial Placement (1 Year)

Akzonobel; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Ctre

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Slough is offering a 1-year R&D Chemistry Industrial Placement starting July 2027. You will work on real-life projects within the Product Development Centre, Local Technical Support, or Materials Characterisation, mentored by experienced R&D professionals.

Ideal candidates have a minimum 2:1 in a chemistry-related subject, strong safety mindset, and a keen ability to work in teams in an international environment. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) on a course offering a Year in Industry option
• Degree subject should be Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science or combined degrees with significant chemistry content
• Good at following procedures and working safely
• Strong PC skills, an eye for detail and an effective team worker
• Has ideas and the energy and determination to make them happen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Wants to work in an international environment
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

Responsibilities

• Apply academic theory in a corporate environment
• Collaborate with team colleagues to plan and carry out experiments to deadlines
• Interpret and report results in a timely manner
• Follow standard operating procedures to complete projects to agreed schedules
• Develop knowledge of formulation science, analytical chemistry and materials characterisation applied to paints
• Work safely

Job description

AkzoNobel in Slough is offering a 1-year R&D Chemistry Industrial Placement starting July 2027. You will work on real-life projects within the Product Development Centre, Local Technical Support, or Materials Characterisation, mentored by experienced R&D professionals.

Ideal candidates have a minimum 2:1 in a chemistry-related subject, strong safety mindset, and a keen ability to work in teams in an international environment. Relocation support is provided.