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 Hall, East Yorkshire for 12 months from August 2027. The successful candidate will work on analytical research and development projects working alongside our Functional Ingredients Synthesis team.
You will be responsible for the development of new spectroscopic and chromatographic test methods to use in the screening of our new products as well as data generation and interpretation. 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:

• 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 skills are essential for this role.
• You will have an A Level in Chemistry and be working towards a 2.1 in a Chemistry/Cosmetic Science/Biochemistry or related degree.
• Previous work experience within the chemical industry (desirable but not essential)
• Aptitude for analytical chemistry (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Practical analytical laboratory work, equipment maintenance and report writing
• Operate instrumentation including Gas Chromatographs (FID & MS), Automated Total Nitrosamine Analyser (TEA), and Gel Permeation Chromatography (HPLC RID) – full training provided
• Develop new and existing analytical test methods where required
• Liaise with Croda applications teams and external parties to accomplish analytical goals
• Plan and carry out your main university analytical project
• Regular training and acknowledgment of site SHE procedures with an understanding of COSHH and risk assessments

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 (with opportunities for remote working when required).

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.