An average day would be spent predominantly in the lab around 60 to 70 of my time this would involve running standard tests for the business units experiments on the main research project I contributed to and sometimes 3D printing objects for the dep
Involved data processing and analysis using matlab and excel project management running and reporting testing design work
My daily tasks included the formulation of pigment dispersions involving novel dispersants that would be tested versus existing Lubrizol products These would be tested in rheology colour strength and particle size versus controls to determine the viabi
Supporting and maintaining the control electrical and instrumentation systems used for engine driveline and chemical testing This included planned installation work maintenance to ensure a test can continue running and prototyping project work
Routine testing on oils for use within all types of vehicles and industrial products Along with testing on electric vehicle fluids
I pull weekly reports so that I can follow up on outstanding orders and communicate the status of orders back to my end users I also monitor the invoices discrepancies and work with suppliers and accounts to get these solved so the supplier can be paid o
A day will be composed of one or two organic syntheses and monitoring these reactions Data analysis conducted parallel to these experiments Further tasks include laboratory administration
I was part of a project in engine oils I carried out lab work on a few specialist instruments to improve fundamental understanding I presented my findings to the project group monthly I spent about half my time in the lab and the other half analysing
I was primarily responsible for devising and carrying out chemical reactions The products created were analysed using a broad range techniques The data produced then had to be transferred into appropriate presentations which were delivered on a monthly
At Lubrizol I was mainly tasked with authoring SDSs and helping to ensure that the company is in compliance with global chemical regulations
Looking at fundamental research and working on current commercial needs Formulating and testing different additive packages
Fantastic work placement with unlimited support and development throughout the year A huge variety of workload experiences and extra activities to get involved in made my time at Lubrizol incredibly valuable From presenting at team meetings taking re
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Lubrizol because I was involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the year I contributed towards the development and planning stage of a new project which progressed to the initial testing phase t
I really enjoyed my placement it exceeded all my expectations both the role itself and the overall experience
I very much enjoyed my time at Lubrizol There was always something to keep busy with Lubrizol has a sports and socials committee which helped organise events for students such as lasertag munro bagging and gokartin
Overall I had an excellent experience at Lubrizol the work that I was given was engaging and kept me highly motivated the staff were friendly and welcoming and the site facilities were particularly good I felt that I was able to achieve a lot and it
I really enjoyed working at my placement company The role enabled me to develop a large range of skills and meetcommunicate with a variety of people across the business I took pride in the work that I underwent in both the routine testing and project
Ive had a great year meeting various new people and made friends along the way which has made my placement a very enjoyable experience Lubrizol have a fairly laid back approach to working which enabled me to settle in quickly and make the most out of th
I have really enjoyed my year working at Lubrizol in the performance coating group Blackley It was a great experience and really opened my eyes to what working in the chemical industrial research is all about and I now feel it is the path I want to foll
Really enjoyed my placement year at Lubrizol The jobs that I was given to do were varied and challenging without being impossible The people that I worked with were friendly and helpful and I really learnt a lot from them They allowed me to learn a lo