Chemical Design

**Chemical Design & Synthesis Placement Student**:
**Location**: Hazelwood, near Derby, United Kingdom

At Lubrizol, we're proud to foster a strong and vibrant student community across the UK, welcoming talent from various disciplines including Science & Research, Engineering, and Business Support. We offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic student to join our Chemical Design & Synthesis team for a placement that will provide hands-on experience in cutting-edge organic synthesis and process development within our European marketing and technical centre located in a tranquil rural setting.

**About the Role**:
As a Chemical Design & Synthesis Placement Student, you will play a vital role in discovering innovative chemistry solutions. Utilizing your creativity and problem-solving skills, you'll work closely with experienced Research and Technical Scientists performing real-world laboratory research projects. This placement offers exposure to the entire product development and process optimisation lifecycle, from early-stage synthesis to scaling processes to larger volumes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Participate in the full product development cycle by designing experiments, optimising processes, and communicating findings.
- Interpret complex analytical data carefully to draw meaningful conclusions and produce comprehensive, formal experimental documentation and reports.
- Contribute to advancing next-generation specialty chemical components that align with Lubrizol’s mission of delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions.
- Enrollment in a chemistry-related undergraduate degree course, progressing towards or currently undertaking a year in industry, with a strong academic record (minimum 2:1 degree achievement anticipated).
- A keen interest in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, or related fields, paired with a proactive, experimental mindset.
- Ability to confidently interpret analytical results and prepare formal experimental write-ups with attention to technical detail.
- A commitment to working safely and responsibly within a laboratory setting, adhering to all relevant protocols and standards.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, embracing collaboration within a diverse, international scientific team.

**Why Join Lubrizol?**:
Lubrizol may not be a household name, but our advanced chemical technologies significantly impact everyday life—from enhancing vehicle fluids and surfaces to improving personal care products like shampoos and pharmaceuticals. As part of Berkshire Hathaway, Lubrizol combines unparalleled chemistry expertise with market insights to deliver innovative solutions worldwide.

Joining Lubrizol means becoming part of an inclusive and dynamic workplace where your contributions support sustainable mobility, wellbeing, and modern life enhancements. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable industry experience, develop professional skills, and work on projects that make a real difference globally.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary reflective of your qualifications and experience.
- Discretionary performance-based bonus.
- Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of 8 bank holidays.
- Access to a competitive pension scheme ensuring long-term security.
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
- Subsidised sports and social club memberships at some locations, fostering community and wellbeing.
- Convenient subsidised on-site restaurant facilities available at select sites.
- Free car parking to ease your commute.

**About Lubrizol’s Values and Culture**:
**Application Process**:
**Location**:
The European marketing and technical centre at Hazelwood offers a peaceful work environment situated roughly eight miles from Derby City Centre, blending the benefits of rural life with accessibility to urban amenities.

**Further Information**:
Discover more about Lubrizol and our Chemical Design & Synthesis team by exploring the following resources:

- More about Lubrizol
- More about the Hazelwood site
- More about Chemical Design & Synthesis

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