Laboratory Specialist Placement

Laboratory Specialist Placement

Start date: 17 August 2026

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 12.5 months

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Benefits:

Salary: £23,40035 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Onsite working // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

The Materials Laboratory provides specialist services to various departments across Airbus UK, including the Broughton site, as well as to external customers and suppliers. Our department carries out a wide range of technical activities, supporting our customers in key areas such as:

Mechanical Testing:

We conduct all mechanical testing, including heat treatment control coupons, as well as UTS and pre-load testing on mechanically fastened joints.

Chemical Analysis:

We are responsible for the control and monitoring of chemicals used in surface treatment facilities and perform chemical analysis to check the performance of equipment and consumables.

Metallurgical Services:

We investigate product and material non-conformance, including material and component failures. We also approve specialist manufacturing personnel and assess the technical capabilities of suppliers.

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 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (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.Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

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:

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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How to apply

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