R&D Industrial Placement Student M/F/D

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an R&D Industrial Placement Student to join their team in Middlesbrough. This exciting opportunity involves developing and improving chemical processes in a dynamic lab environment. You will work closely with experienced chemists, contributing to innovative projects and gaining hands-on experience in process scaling and analysis. If you are passionate about chemistry and eager to make an impact in a collaborative setting, this placement is perfect for you. Start your career journey with a company dedicated to excellence and innovation in the field.

Qualifications

• Expect to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Chemistry.
• Strong laboratory skills and process improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes on the lab scale and assist in scaling up.
• Investigate and improve existing production processes.
• Support chemists in lab-scale experiments and report writing.

Skills

Chemistry

Laboratory Skills

Process Improvement

Education

2:1 degree in Chemistry

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R&D Industrial Placement Student M/F/D, Middlesbrough

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Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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R&D - R&D Lab

Contract type

Temporary agency worker

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Job title

Position Context:

To develop chemical processes on the lab scale and assist or take a lead role in scaling up these processes to the plant at both the Middlesbrough and Billingham sites.

To investigate problems with and identify improvements to existing production processes.

This placement starts summer 2025.

Work with the team of development chemists and plant personnel to evaluate, develop, and improve plant processes to meet business goals.

Ensure good housekeeping throughout the lab, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and participate in lab inspections, safety meetings, and audits.

Carry out analysis on new samples and evaluate the work to be done as required by the customer.

Support chemists in carrying out lab-scale experiments with the view to scaling up to plant. Assist with writing development reports, MOCs, and plant trials.

Create reports detailing all experimental work carried out on projects, keeping all relevant parties informed of ongoing work.

Provide support during new supplier and raw material assessment and approval processes.

Use various suppliers to order equipment and materials for both the R&D laboratory and dispatch.

Required skills :

Expect to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Chemistry.