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Laboratory Specialist Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus S.A.S.

Laboratory Specialist Placement (12.5 months)

£21900

Airbus S.A.S., Broughton, Sir y Fflint - Flintshire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Graduate programme

Posted 1 day ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9a692158c7d1425094a80097098cdfdd

Full Job Description

  • 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.

    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)., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    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, Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

    Salary: £21,900

    35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holiday