A brand-new R&D Scientist (Summer Placement Student) vacancy has arisen in our fast-growing company. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team.
LOCATION: Skegness - Holly Road Head Offices
JOB TITLE: R&D Scientist (Summer Placement Student)
JOB TYPE: Temporary Contract
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm (over 18 half an hour unpaid lunch break or under 18 an hour unpaid lunch break)
SALARY RANGE: £12.60 per hour over 18 £11.60 per hour under 18

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a summer intern, you will be supporting your department with day-to-day tasks, such as:

• Creative and innovative problem solving
• Project management
• Providing technical support to the wider business

Whilst also supporting the company with a specific project that will be assigned to you when you first start at Micronclean.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Essential:

• The ability to use analytical thinking when encounter with any issues or problems.
• Good IT skills in the use of Microsoft office products.
• Project management and ownership skills
• Able to clearly communicate with all relevant aspects of the business.
• Studying Chemistry or Biology at A-level and on course for B or higher.

Desirable:

• On target for at least a 2:1 Degree (or degree equivalent) in their related subject.
• Microbiology, Chemistry, Material Science, and Environmental Sciences based degree advantageous.

JOB ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of, and manage, a product development or research project.
• Lead a project team, which spans across different business functions.
• Collect and interpret technical data associated with your project.
• Maintain full, accurate and retrievable records of your project and its related project management documentation.
• Effectively plan your project to ensure delivery on time.
• Support problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the validation of new products and processes.
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements in the creation of new products, or the research investigation into innovative technologies.
• Support the creative process and the generation of new ideas.
• Maintain all systems and records, as specified in company SOPs.
• Become an expert in the technical understanding of your project.
• Implement innovative technologies into new products.

As a summer intern, you will be supporting your department with day-to-day tasks, such as:

• Creative and innovative problem solving
• Project management
• Providing technical support to the wider busines