Modern Oral Undergraduate Placement
We have an exciting opportunity for students who are currently undertaking a degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Material Science, or a related subject to join our Research & Development function, based in Southampton, on a 12-month undergraduate placement.
This placement is with our Modern Oral Team and will focus on the evaluation of novel technologies and building fundamental product knowledge. This is critical for the development of new Modern Oral products to deliver maximum satisfaction, whilst offering a range of consumer-centric products and maintaining our leadership position in the market. This role will entail fostering collaboration with internal and external partners, vendors, research organisations and centres of excellence within R&D for this fast-paced product category.
What you will do during the placement
* Identify and develop enabling technologies for consumer-centric products in Modern Oral
* Project management, experimental design, lab-based prototyping and testing
* Work with a wide range of key internal stakeholders to design, manufacture and test samples
* Peer review results and recommendations and potential external stakeholders for development
* Independently manage work plans to ensure timely achievement of project milestones and objectives
* Align project deliverables with business objectives
What you will bring to the role
* Students working towards an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Materials Science, or a closely related subject
* Experience with experimental design
* Strong analytical skills
* Hands-on approach to prototyping and testing
* Proactiveness, eagerness to learn, and willingness to ask questions
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong collaboration skills
What you will receive
* Salary of £24,000 per annum
* Subsidised on-site gym membership
* Subsidised lunches
* 25 days annual leave
* Free on-site parking
* Participation in the Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
* Participation in the Company Share Reward Scheme
* Participation in the Company Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Cover
* Eligibility for Company Flexible Benefits Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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