SUMMER STUDENT: Extraction Chemistry - Scion

at  Science New Zealand

Scion specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry industry, wood products and wood-derived materials. We lead new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader-based circular bioeconomy.
Scion hosts a number of summer students, each with differing specialities, from tertiary institutes across New Zealand at both our Rotorua and Christchurch Campus. The programme involves a student completing a 12-week, full-time, research project under the direction of Scion supervisors (allowing time for holidays over the Christmas and New Year). Students are able to gain hands on, paid, work experience in the field of which they are studying, where they get to work shoulder to shoulder with Scion’s internationally recognised staff.
We are seeking a motivated student to work on the Bark Based Bioproducts project.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED:

We are looking for a motivated individual who is energetic and willing to learn; someone who has an interest and desire to build their knowledge in organic chemistry and industrial/applied chemistry. You will be happy being busy in the lab and show consistency and persistence when undertaking routine extractions.
You will need to be studying a chemistry degree (or equivalent), having completed at least 2 years of study.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will be responsible for carrying out laboratory scale extractions to answer questions that will inform on the success of larger scale extractions. The project will give the student hands on laboratory experience in areas of chemical extraction and several chemical analysis techniques. It will also provide an understanding of scale up processes and more industrial/applied chemistry.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Laboratory research
• Carrying out chemical extractions
• Carrying out material processing such as grinding, sieving, particle size distribution measurements
• Carrying out chemical analyses such as moisture content, solids content, UV/Visible spectroscopy
• Analysing data and reporting results
• Report writing and presentation

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• An interest in organic chemistry
• Good communication skills
• Skills in maintaining a laboratory notebook/record keeping
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
  If this role interests you, apply today!
  Application Close Date: 6 September 2024
  Job Details
  Crown research institute

Scion
Reference #

56229
Posted on

19 Aug 2024
Closes on
Location(s)

Rotorua
Expertise

Chemistry
Job level(s)

Student
Work type(s)

Fixed Term less than 6 months
More details (document)

Extraction Chemistry Summer Student PD 2024.pdf