Year-in-Industry Chemist: Hands-on Lab & Data Analysis

Edwards Vacuum; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Bristol is offering a one-year Year in Industry placement to turn your studies into real-world experience. You will work with experienced colleagues on meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and develop professional and technical skills.

The role focuses on experimental lab work, data collection, analysis and reporting, while following Edwards EHS rules. On-site collaboration with a supportive team and opportunities for lifelong learning are offered.

Qualifications

• The ideal placement student will design, build and operate experiments in an experimental lab.
• You will collect data, analyse, write-up and report results of your experiments.
• You will be consistently supported by more experienced staff.
• You must follow and participate in safety documentation and procedures relevant to their experimental work.

Responsibilities

• Work in an industrial lab environment observing Edwards EHS rules and guidelines.
• Analytical chemistry tasks including instillation of test gases, leak checking, data analysis with FTIR, mass spec, and electrochemical cells.
• Contribute to innovative technology development or product improvement; carry out risk assessments on prototype equipment and operate lab test rigs safely.
• Collect accurate data and write detailed reports; present results clearly and concisely.

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Bristol is offering a one-year Year in Industry placement to turn your studies into real-world experience. You will work with experienced colleagues on meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and develop professional and technical skills.

The role focuses on experimental lab work, data collection, analysis and reporting, while following Edwards EHS rules. On-site collaboration with a supportive team and opportunities for lifelong learning are offered.