Thesis: Sustainable Solvent Recycling & Process Design

AstraZeneca plc; Södertälje kommun; Presencial; SEK 179 000 - 290 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AstraZeneca Södertälje invites a Master’s student in Chemical Engineering to join the Technology team as a Thesis Worker. You’ll contribute to solvent recycling projects, evaluate separation and reuse scenarios, and model systems with Aspen or MATLAB.

Expect collaboration across engineering and chemistry functions in a real factory environment with on-site work in Södertälje. The placement runs Spring 2027 for 30 credits, with opportunities to develop practical skills in sustainability and

Qualificações

• Currently studying for a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Has completed relevant coursework in chemical engineering, chemistry and/or sustainable production.
• Understands separation technologies, particularly distillation, and is interested in solvent recovery and reuse.
• Has experience with process-simulation tools, such as Aspen or MATLAB.
• Is passionate about sustainability, recycling and contributing to a more circular economy.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, and has strong presentation skills.
• Can work effectively with different teams and stakeholders, and demonstrates leadership potential and business acumen.

Responsabilidades

• The student will work on solvent recycling to reduce resource use in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Explore direct reuse of solvents in production and small-scale distillation for reuse.
• Develop strategies for the brand’s solvent recycling journey and assess how composition affects separation.

Conhecimentos

Sustainability focus

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Business acumen

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

Aspen

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AstraZeneca Södertälje invites a Master’s student in Chemical Engineering to join the Technology team as a Thesis Worker. You’ll contribute to solvent recycling projects, evaluate separation and reuse scenarios, and model systems with Aspen or MATLAB.

Expect collaboration across engineering and chemistry functions in a real factory environment with on-site work in Södertälje. The placement runs Spring 2027 for 30 credits, with opportunities to develop practical skills in sustainability and