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Undergraduate Placement - Analytical Science - Research & Science
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UNDERGRADUATE INTERN – Analytical Science
We have an exciting opportunity for students who are currently undertaking a degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related subject to join our Research & Science function, based in Southampton, on a 12-month undergraduate placement.
This placement is with our Advanced Analytical team and will focus on gaining hands-on training and experience with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry equipment and techniques. Throughout your placement, you will enhance your skills in data analysis, scripting, and process automation within a busy lab setting, collaborate with experienced scientists, and contribute to innovative research projects, as well as develop a deeper understanding of the applications of analytical chemistry in industry. The placement will further allow you to identify, define, and plan a research project to address an analytical challenge or question using practical skills and specialised knowledge.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Develop, validate, and test an automated workflow for targeted and non-targeted analysis in one or more R&D projects using different technologies, including mass spectrometry, liquid and gas chromatography, among others
- Design a program to analyse and interpret complex spectral data
- Work closely with experienced scientists in the planning, design, and conduct of laboratory experiments for R&D projects
- Develop and/or optimise one or more relevant analytical methods (e.g., measurement of constituents of modern oral products)
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What are we looking for?
- Students working towards an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, or a related discipline
- Awareness of analytical and chemical sciences
- Basic knowledge of mass spectrometry
- Experience with data analysis
- Experience with Python or R
- Be self-motivated and proactive, with good time management and organisational skills
- Collaborative and positive attitude
What we offer you?
- Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- A range of benefits that varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- Prioritisation of continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
Benefits:
- Meal Voucher/Canteen as per location
- Private Pension
- Life & Health Insurance
- Yearly bonus based on the ABS
- Family support policy
- Office perks
- Flexible policy as per agreed Second Level agreement.
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