Laboratory Specialist Placement (12.5 months)

at  Airbus Operations Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start date: 18th August 2025
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 12.5 months
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

ABOUT US:

The Materials Laboratory function provides specialist services to various departments at Airbus in the UK, Broughton and external customers and suppliers. The department carries out a wide range of technical activities in support of various customers, some examples are described below:

• Mechanical Testing - Carrying out all testing of a mechanical nature, such as testing of heat treatment control coupons. UTS and pre-load testing on mechanically fastened joints.
• Chemical - Control and monitoring of chemicals used in surface treatments facilities. Chemical analysis associated with performance checks of equipment and consumables.
• Metallurgical - Investigation of product/material non-conformance including material/component failures. Approval of specialist manufacturing personnel and assessment of suppliers technical capabilities.

What you will be doing:

During this internship, the activities you may undertake include:

• Interface with operational teams and integrate with all support functions;
• Gather data through investigations, experiments and literature reviews;
• Design and or carry out experiments;
• Analyse and interpret results of technical work and testing;
• Statistical analysis or data generated;
• General laboratory practices;
• Research;
• Adhere to and promote COSHH requirements within the Laboratory environment in accordance with local procedures;
• Perform regular and specific feedback of achievement and findings;
• Generate protocols, summary reports, standard operating procedures and other Laboratory related documents;
• Maintain data integrity, systems and records;
• Identify and implement improvements to daily Laboratory operations, cycle times, test methods.

REQUIREMENTS:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent;
• Thrives in a challenging environment;
• Adherence to processes;
• Team working;
• Laboratory experience is preferred;
• Excellent research and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of analytical methods and instruments,

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

Please refer the Job description for details