Job Description

Looking to apply your scientific knowledge to real-world projects?

Join

Formula

- part of

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland

- for a

12-month internship

that transforms your degree into meaningful, hands-on experience.





At Formula, we manufacture high-performance

gypsum-based materials

used in construction and industrial applications across the UK and beyond. From plaster to specialist formulations, our products are essential to modern buildings - and we're continually innovating to improve performance, reduce environmental impact, and support the shift toward

low-carbon construction

.





As part of our

Technical Services Team

in Newark, you'll support key business projects that drive this transformation - including work linked to "

Blue bird Tower"

, an innovative, scalable redevelopment of our production site. You'll play a real role in testing and developing materials, responding to customer needs, and working closely with colleagues across our technical and commercial teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll get hands-on experience working in the lab, developing your technical skills and directly supporting the team's product and quality goals.

Key tasks include:

Performing

laboratory testing and analysis

of gypsum and plaster materials using recognised standards Preparing samples, running tests, and analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions on product performance Supporting

new product development

and improvement of existing formulations using product development tools (training provided) Generating substantiation data to support product claims and compliance with safety requirements Assisting with

root cause analysis

for quality issues and customer complaints

Alongside the hands-on work, you'll also:

Provide

technical customer support

, handling sample requests, product queries, and resolving product quality complaints Contribute to key business projects including specific work packages within the

Bluebird Tower readiness project

Capture and document the

voice of the customer

, understanding requirements and feeding insights into product development Support continuous improvement initiatives in lab standards, systems, and processes Help maintain compliance by following all

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) policies

and supporting risk assessments and safety plans Communicate clearly and effectively across technical teams, commercial colleagues, and customers

What We're Looking For:

A current

Undergraduate

studying

Chemistry, Materials Science, Process/Chemical Engineering

, or a related discipline Thorough and detail-driven work ethic Ability to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions A teamwork mentality and ability to collaborate effectively Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel Practical laboratory experience and scientific report writing skills are also a huge advantage

This is more than just a placement--it's your chance to gain valuable industry insight, build your technical skills, and make a tangible impact on the future of construction. We are aiming to hold interviews the week commencing 4

th

August.

Job Reference: GBR13072