Chemistry Industrial Placement (12 months)
Are you looking for an industrial placement in 2026 as part of your Chemistry degree?
Award-winning environmental purification company Puragen might be able to help.
We are a rapidly growing activated carbon business with strengths in water filtration, renewable energy and air treatment and we're offering a 12-month undergraduate industrial placement in the busy QC laboratory at our Immingham site.
During your placement, you'll take on a variety of projects and work alongside our expert lab and technical teams, supporting our quality management and product development.
Typical daily duties will include:
* Testing of activated carbon and other materials and recording the results
* Supporting the preparation of Certificates of Analysis, for approval by the Lead Chemist and senior team
* Receipt and preparation of samples
* Maintenance of samples library
* General maintenance of the laboratory
Required experience & competencies:
* Currently studying for a Chemistry degree or equivalent
* Strong numeracy skills
* Good practical laboratory skills
* Self-motivated with great communication skills
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
What we offer (if eligible):
* Healthcare cashplan scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bonus schemes
* Life assurance
* Wellbeing programme
* Buy and sell annual leave
* Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption packages
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Training and development opportunities
* Company events
* Free onsite parking
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £24,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person