Applications Chemist Student Placement

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, leverages its unmatched science to unlock immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around the world and has approximately 8,800 employees. Applications Chemist Student Placement At Lubrizol, we have a growing student community in the UK with over 30 placements each year across a number of roles. As a student on placement with us, you will have the opportunity to gain experience working in industry in the area of advanced materials coatings applications developing structure-performance relationships using our in-house synthesised novel polymers. What you will be doing: You will be working on the preparation, development and testing of colloidal dispersions for coatings applications such as paints or inks using novel and commercial pigment dispersants. Our projects have timeframes such as 6 months to 3 years and vary from a market focus to fundamental research. You will be expected to perform experiments, keep an up-to-date laboratory note book, record and process attained data and be able to communicate these results in group/team meetings. You will be liaising with our polymer synthesis group and marketing department at Blackley with regards to your project on a daily basis. What you will need: Studying towards a chemistry related degree involving a year in industry, achieving a 2:1 or above. Grade B or above in A Level Chemistry. Lab based experience, whether at university or from work placements. Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office programmes. Ability to work both in a team and independently. Ability to prioritise workload and projects accordingly. This role would appeal to candidates who have an interest in polymer, colloid or formulation chemistry and want to be involved with innovation of new dispersants for coatings applications, by testing their performance and collaborating with the synthesis team to make changes to the chemical structure. Why Lubrizol? We know that Lubrizol is not a common household name, so it may surprise you to know that our products and technologies are in the things that you use every day- from surfaces and fluids in the vehicles you drive, to shampoo, medicines, to the clothes that you wear. What we can do for you: Discretionary bonus. 34.5 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays). Potential to support final year project. On site Gym and Restaurant. Free Car Parking. Together, we are Lubrizol: Where science excels, and people make a difference. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. Lubrizol is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of applicants. Our application process is very straightforward, simply create a short profile and upload your CV and cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the placement and have completed a minimum of 2 years of an undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of the placement. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

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