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As a global leader in speciality chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing market place.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Placement Student to join our team at Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire for 12 months from August/September 2024. The successful candidate will be working on the research and development of global projects in our Long-Term Innovation team. The role will involve the development of novel polymeric materials across all business sectors within Croda.
There will be significant opportunities to make decisions within individual projects and duties will include practical laboratory work, problem solving, organisation and report writing. The project work carried out during the placement will be of sufficient academic complexity to meet the requirements of a university industrial placement degree course.
Our ideal person
As a business, it’s really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.
Essentials
- A Level in Chemistry and be working towards a 2.1 in a Chemistry or related degree.
- You should have good laboratory skills and be able to communicate effectively both in reports and verbally.
- You will need to be a self-motivated individual with the ability to manage and plan your own workload.
- Teamwork, attention to detail and good problem analysis skills are essential for this role.
Desirables
- Knowledge / experience of polymer chemistry.
- Awareness of SHE within a lab environment.
Benefits package
The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Free lunch at onsite restaurant
- Private medical insurance
Application information
To apply for this position please log in to MyCroda and view our current vacancies. Please email jobs@croda.com if you require any help with the online system.
