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Component Science

Posted 23 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 2 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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At Lubrizol, we have a growing student community in the UK with over 30 placements each year in a range of disciplines, from Science & Research and Engineering to Information Solutions and our Business Support functions.

As a student within the Component Science department, previously known as Chemical Synthesis, you will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to discover new and exciting chemistry through organic synthesis and process development.

You will be working within a team experienced Research and Technical Chemists, taking responsibility for your own real-world laboratory research.

What you will be doing

  • You will be involved with the whole product development and process optimisation cycle
  • Regularly interacting with commercial, analytical and performance testing departments across the globe
  • Organic synthesis from 1L to 20L scale
  • Interpreting analytical results and creating formal experimental write ups
  • Working with the team to develop and commercialise the next generation of additives

What you will need

  • You must be studying towards a chemistry related degree, involving a year industry, achieving a 2:1 or above
  • You should have a B or above in A Level Chemistry
  • Candidates should have an interest in organic or polymer chemistry
  • Able to interpret analytical results and create formal experimental write ups
  • Operate safely and confidently in a lab environment

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 offer you

  • £18,000 annual salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Competitive Pension Scheme
  • Potential to support Final Year Project
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Subsidised Sports and Social Club
  • Subsidised on site restaurant facility
  • Free Car Parking
  • Christmas Buffett

Lubrizol is a market-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers’ products while reducing their environmental impact.

Chemical
Derby
8,000 employees