Laboratory Intern, Technical Services
Verdant Specialty Solutions
- Halifax, West Yorkshire
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Synthesis of products in the lab up to 5 Kg scale using processes already used on plant or new processes to the site. This could be to supply new or development products to customers for testing & approval.
- Analysis of products using existing site analytical methods in QC lab or industry standard methods.
- Collation of data for statistical analysis is in order to interpret and identify patterns and trends.
- Putting together formulations and/or blends of surfactants to meet customer needs & then testing these products in the laboratory.
- Application & performance testing, including testing of physical parameters, of surfactants and formulations.
- Supporting plant trials of new/development products.
- Ensuring lab & storerooms are kept clean & tidy and that regular lab safety checks are done.
- Processing of samples to customers.
- Studying for a Bachelors/Masters Hons Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Must be located in and studying in the UK
- Basic understanding of surfactants and organic chemistry
- Be familiar with laboratory practical experimental work and equipment
- Good communication, mathematical and IT skills (Proficiency in Excel desirable)
- Problem solving ability
- Ability to manage own work load / be proactive / work unsupervised
- Ability to build co-operative working relationships across departments