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. For more information, view our latest Corporate Report.
The role
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. There will be the chance to take part in test method development as well as gaining an insight into the commercial aspects of preparing a new product for the market. We would consider a good background in chemistry to be essential, to enable understanding of how the chemical structure of the molecule affects the results that we obtain from the application testing. Candidates should be aware that they will have a main project to work on for their University studies but as part of a small group there will also be the opportunity to help on projects in other application areas, and perform tasks to aid the safety and smooth running of the lab.
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.
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, combines our unique chemistry expertise, formulation and applications capabilities, and market insights to positively impact the lives of our customer’s end users around the globe.
What we can do for you
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- 34.5 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- 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.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. 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.
We are talented people working together to solve problems and improve lives through science. We are making a difference, and we will never stop pushing to do it better.
Lubrizol is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of applicants. All applicants will be considered entirely on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.
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.
