Student Industrial Placement – Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science
Location: Derbyshire and Essex (split-site placement)
Duration: 3 Months (Summer Placement)
Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for ambitious undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience within a specialist manufacturing environment. This placement is ideal for those looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting while developing technical and professional skills.
Working across two UK sites, you will gain exposure to laboratory work, manufacturing processes, and technical operations within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
- Support quality control and quality assurance activities
- Collect, analyse, and interpret laboratory and manufacturing data
- Contribute to product development and formulation improvement projects
- Support process optimisation initiatives within manufacturing
- Participate in technical investigations and root cause analysis
- Assist in preparing technical reports and presentations
- Support continuous improvement projects
- Learn and apply process safety principles within a high-hazard environment
- Work collaboratively with technical specialists across multiple departments
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must be currently studying one of the following (or a related discipline):
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Process Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Industrial or Applied Chemistry
You should also:
- Be in your 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate study
- Have a strong interest in chemistry, manufacturing, or technology
- Demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Show excellent attention to detail
- Possess strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Be proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
- Have a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
- Exposure to specialist materials and advanced manufacturing processes
- Development of technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Insight into working within a highly regulated, safety-focused industry
- The opportunity to contribute to real business projects
- Enhanced employability and industry experience
Future Opportunities
Successful placement students may be considered for future opportunities, including further placements and graduate roles within technical, manufacturing, quality, and engineering functions.
INDCTG
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
