Analytical Chemistry Intern: Hands-On Lab & Pilot Plant

Company : Sappi; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi in Pretoria, South Africa offers a one-year Analytical Chemistry Internship at its Technology Centre. This program is designed for recent graduates in Chemistry and provides practical, hands-on experience in laboratory and pilot plant operations.

Interns will gain exposure to experiments, data generation, analysis, and reporting under the guidance of experienced mentors, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that support innovation.

Qualifications

• Diploma (Requiring P1 and P2) or Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field
• No prior experience required
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams)

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory and pilot plant experiments using Sappi's standard operating procedures
• Operate bench-top and pilot scale equipment
• Generate data and conduct basic analysis
• Report data from experiments and field testing in written reports and presentations
• Participate in maintenance and troubleshooting of pilot plant equipment

Skills

MS Office

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Sappi in Pretoria, South Africa offers a one-year Analytical Chemistry Internship at its Technology Centre. This program is designed for recent graduates in Chemistry and provides practical, hands-on experience in laboratory and pilot plant operations.

Interns will gain exposure to experiments, data generation, analysis, and reporting under the guidance of experienced mentors, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that support innovation.