Purpose of Job
If you’re looking for a placement year where you can work in a real lab, gain hands‑on analytical experience and be part of a global organisation making a real impact—this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At Synthomer, we’re offering an exciting 12‑month placement for an undergraduate who wants to build confidence, learn from experienced scientists, and get involved in meaningful work that supports innovation across our business.
What you’ll be doing
As an Analytical Technologist, you’ll play a key role in our technical projects, working alongside talented scientists and specialists. You’ll gain experience in:
- Planning and executing your own lab work packages
- Using and maintaining analytical instruments such as GC, GC‑MS, FT‑IR, HPLC or GPC
- Developing new analytical methods with support from expert chemists
- Ensuring data integrity within our LIMS system
- Upholding quality and safety standards in a busy lab environment
- Contributing to our 5S and continuous improvement culture
You won’t be shadowing—you’ll be doing. This placement gives you the chance to take ownership, solve problems, and build relationships across technical, commercial and operational teams.
What we’re looking for
- You’re studying for a degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or a related field
- Predicted 2:1 or above
- Analytical knowledge in GC, GC‑MS, LC, LC‑MS or FT‑IR
- An interest in method development or validation
- Lab/practical experience is a bonus
- Experience with emulsion polymerisation is helpful but not essential
Why join Synthomer?
You’ll be part of a welcoming, supportive team that genuinely wants you to develop. This is a fantastic chance to gain real industrial experience with a FTSE-listed company, work with advanced technologies and build a foundation that will help you stand out when you graduate.
Global Benefits Overview
- Competitive, market‑aligned compensation
- Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
- Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
- Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
- Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
- Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
- Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes
At Synthomer we value the difference everyone brings to work, and we are committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people are supported to make their best contribution in creating a vibrant and successful business.
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