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6 Month Chemistry Analysis Incubator Internship
CASCA2601
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ESPA or European Student Placement Agency is a recruitment agency whose goal is to find high quality internships for European students in the UK. We work closely with our host companies to ensure the positions provide students with a great experience, both professional and personal.
REQUIREMENTS: ESPA vacancies are open to all EU passport holders able to travel to the UK for an educational work placement, without the need for visa documents. You have to still be a student or have graduated in the last 12 months. Any student who is unsure of their visa situation should check with their university before applying.
BENEFITS: All ESPA’s services are free for students and alumni. The benefits are:
1) Paid Accommodation.
2) Paid Utility Bills (electricity, gas, water and council tax) + Internet Access
3) Commuter travel to work (accommodation will be found within an acceptable commuting distance from the workplace, if that requires more than a sensible walk then a bus/train ticket will be provided).
This will be sourced and managed on your behalf by ESPA. These benefits have an approximate value of 700€-1000€ per month.
There is no salary over and above the benefits offered, unless specifically stated.
To know more, please visit: http://www.espauk.com/
The Host Company Our client is a world leader in the field of automotive and industrial lubricants. The company is headquartered in the UK and operates directly in over 40 countries, employing approximately 7,000 staff worldwide. It works closely with leading industry OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) including Audi, Ford, MAN, Honda, JLR, Volvo, Seat, Skoda, Tata and Volkswagen. There is a significant opportunity to join a step out team, which is working on a new revolutionary technology that marks one of the most significant oil change innovations in automotive history. The system offers manufacturers and motorists three primary benefits in CO2 reduction, sustainability and servicing.
Role
The host company seeks to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Chemistry / Chemical Engineering student or recent graduate, who will support the work of the chief chemist in charge of the scientific research and development related to a specific technology. This technology is a disruptive innovation within the company’s core product offering.
This opportunity will be attractive to students who wish to apply their specific skills and expertise in a progressive and challenging environment. The role will be based in a separate new business incubator, where this disruptive product is being developed – you should be open to working in an open innovation space. Alongside of this the candidate will be expected to spend some time working at the company’s global research and development centre a short distance away from the business incubator.
The right candidate will work on challenging assignments and receive the necessary training and development for a successful and rewarding internship.
Duration
6 months, starting in March 2016.
Location
The internship will take place in the incubator start up office near Reading with some time being spent at the global research and development centre, also near Reading
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English (C1/ C2).
Tasks
Planned work to provide & support project milestones for developing the fundamental scientific understanding around key aspects of the disruptive and innovative technology
Using chemical skills to develop key aspects of the technology to support the sustainability credentials of the offering
Responsible for using analytical techniques and bespoke rig tests for developing key formulating parameters for the technology , using support technologies as appropriate
Maintain written records of all experimental work in accordance with company policies Carry out literature based research to support work programmes and tasks
Personal Skills
Chemistry educational background. Chemical engineer considered as appropriate as well
Good analytical skills for literature based research
Good practical skills for laboratory and rigs based work
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible and open-minded
How to apply
Please, send an email to monica.monzani@espauk.com with the reference code CASCA2601 attaching your CV as a pdf file. A cover letter is always helpful.
Are you eligible?
ESPA vacancies are open to all EU passport holders able to travel to the UK for an educational work placement, without the need for visa documents. |