Industrial Placement Student

Industrial Placement Student

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for an Industrial Placement Student to join our team at Cowick, East Yorkshire for 12 months from July/August/September 2027. The successful candidate will work on research and development projects in our Pharma Applications group.
You will be responsible for the investigation of pharmaceutical grade excipients for use in human and veterinary drug applications. The role may also involve the handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The project work carried out during the placement will be of sufficient academic complexity to meet the requirements of a university industrial placement degree course.

Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• You should have good laboratory skills and be able to communicate effectively both in reports and verbally.
• You will need to be a self-motivated individual with the ability to manage and plan your own workload.
• Team work, attention to detail and good problem analysis skill are essential for this role.
• You will have an A Level in Chemistry and be working toward a 2.1 in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biology or related degree.
• Previous work experience within the chemical industry is desirable but not essential

What You’ll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Designing and conducting experimental pharmaceutical projects applying technical knowledge to formulate with Croda’s new and existing products
• Majority of the time will be spent on practical laboratory work including formulation, characterisation and analytical development
• Working with colleagues regionally and/or globally on multiple strategic projects supporting with in-laboratory data production
• Communicating scientific work through presentations both internally and externally as well as through written reports
• Support marketing and sales teams with technical data and information

What We Offer:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
*Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information
This is a site based role, requiring a significant amount of time in the laboratory.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.