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6 Month Chemical Analysis Internship
(CASCA0803)
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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
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 automotive OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). And its network extends throughout 140 countries, partnering with over 2000 distributors and agents.
As an industry leader, they are constantly striving for excellence by creating products that meet the precise needs of their customers. They thrive on breaking records. Pushing their company into the future and beyond.
Currently the company is working on a new revolutionary technology that marks one of the most significant oil change innovations in automotive history. A system which offers manufacturers and motorists three primary benefits in CO2 reduction, sustainability and servicing.
Role
The company seeks to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Chemistry 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 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 candidate should be open to working in an exciting and engaging open innovation space, as the role will be based in a newly commissioned business incubator and workshop.
The successful candidate will work on challenging assignments and will receive the necessary training and development to achieve a successful and rewarding internship. Moreover, they will be driven to work under tight time scales whilst applying disciplined rigour.
Duration
6 months
Start date
As soon as possible
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 (20 min’s train distance from London).
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English (C1/ C2).
Tasks
Responsible for using analytical techniques and bespoke rig tests for developing key formulating parameters for the technology
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
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
Essential:
Master’s Degree in Chemistry
Extensive practical skills for laboratory and rigs based work
Good analytical skills for literature based research
Desirable:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible and open-minded
How to apply
Please, send an email to apply@espauk.com with the reference code CASCA0803 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. |