Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for (paid) placement students to help develop new composite technologies for exciting aerospace, automotive, electronics and other industrial applications.

We count on you for:

Work under the supervision of a scientists/engineer on a project to develop new composite technologies

Preparation and physical, chemical and mechanical characterisation of resin/composite formulations

Recording experimental results and observations accurately and concisely

Collaboration with Solvay Research and Innovation colleagues

You can count on us for:

Varied and exciting role, with new challenges every day

Experience an industrial research environment with well-equipped laboratories and facilities

Supported skills development

You will bring:

Applicants must be part-way through a relevant technical degree (Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering etc.) in a UK university, and apply for this role as a year-in-industry placement

Enthusiastic team player with strong verbal and written communication skills

Proactive and creative with good problem-solving skills and a desire to learn

Practical and hands-on, with a commitment to safety

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Training platform for all employees

Free language courses (24 languages available)

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Job ID

35069

Regular

Heanor, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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