R&D Industrial Placement

3 weeks ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom AkzoNobel Full time

About AkzoNobel

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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R&D Industrial Placement 
1 Year placement starting July
Multiple roles available
£22, per annum plus relocation allowance*
Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear 

R&D Industrial Placement – Introduction 
If you are expecting a minimum 2:1 in Chemistry and are keen to put your learning into practice and gain valuable experience, this is an incredible opportunity to develop your skills in a business that is a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe. We are now recruiting for our R&D Industrial Placement programme based at our development laboratories in Felling, Gateshead. These industrial placements are ideal for science graduates who want to be heavily involved in practical laboratory testing and research.

R&D Industrial Placement – The Role
• Apply academic theory in a corporate environment
• Screen new coatings technologies 
• Develop concepts that may be applicable to future products
• Train in all aspects of working in the laboratory using established test methods
• Follow standard operating procedures to complete projects to agreed schedules
• Write basic test reports & present findings
• Enjoy training covering theory, equipment & software
• Operate safely

R&D Industrial Placement – About You
• Expecting a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent* on a Chemistry course that offers you the option of taking a Year in Industry.
• Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry Degree or a related discipline 
• Experience of laboratory work
• Good at following procedures & working safely
• Strong PC skills, an eye for detail & an effective team worker
• Has ideas & the energy & determination to make them happen
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Wants to work in an international environment 
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

R&D Industrial Placement – What Is In It For You 
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
• Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• Income protection
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including retail card, dental cover and more

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