R&D Chemistry Placement (1 Year) with Relocation Allowance

Akzonobel; Pelaw; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday entitlement

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount at DDC stores

Flexible benefits (myChoice)

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Gateshead offers a 1-year R&D Industrial Placement starting July 2027 across multiple roles, based at our development laboratories in Felling, Tyne & Wear. The position provides hands-on laboratory experience and a relocation allowance where applicable.

We seek chemistry graduates with a minimum 2:1 and a keen interest in practical research, ready to contribute to coatings development within a global leader.

Qualifications

• Expecting a minimum 2:1 in Chemistry or Chemistry-related degree.
• Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry degree or related discipline.
• Experience of laboratory work.
• Good at following procedures and working safely.
• Strong PC skills, attention to detail and teamwork.
• Willingness to work in an international environment.
• Enthusiasm for a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic theory in a corporate environment.
• Screen new coatings technologies.
• Develop concepts for future products.
• Train in laboratory work using established methods.
• Follow SOPs to complete projects on schedule.
• Write basic test reports and present findings.
• Participate in training covering theory, equipment and software.
• Operate safely.

Skills

Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Laboratory work

Following procedures

Team worker

Communication

Education

Chemistry Degree (2:1)

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

AkzoNobel in Gateshead offers a 1-year R&D Industrial Placement starting July 2027 across multiple roles, based at our development laboratories in Felling, Tyne & Wear. The position provides hands-on laboratory experience and a relocation allowance where applicable.

We seek chemistry graduates with a minimum 2:1 and a keen interest in practical research, ready to contribute to coatings development within a global leader.