Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com

The R&D team in Middelburg is part of the Agilent Chemistries and Supplies Division focusing on consumables for gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (HPLC). We are seeking a student with an analytical chemistry background to support our projects in GC columns development.

The student, under the supervision of an experienced R&D chemist, will engage in hands-on experiments with the latest GC instruments and GC column technology and will be supporting research projects to develop new or improved GC columns.

Project Objectives (10 months):

During this internship, you will:

• Build a solid understanding of:

  • Stationary phase synthesis

  • GC column manufacturing

  • Column testing and performance evaluation

• Develop and apply methodologies to evaluate GC column prototypes

• Generate and analyze experimental data to:

  • Benchmark new phases against existing technologies

  • Identify strengths, weaknesses, and limitations

This internship offers:

• Exposure to industrial R&D in a global technology company

• Experience with cutting-edge GC column technologies

• Insight into the full innovation chain: from chemistry to product concept

• Development of practical laboratory, data analysis, and scientific communication skills

Qualifications

• You are studying for a BSc/MSc degree in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field
• You have an interest in Gas Chromatography and separation science
• You are curious, hands-on and eager to learn and develop yourself
• You are able to work independently and in a team environment
• You have good communication skills
• You are fluent in English (must)

We offer

• Outstanding company culture
• Career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme, yearly company bonus, private health care, stock purchase plan, medical & life insurance…
• A position within an international organization, offering a dynamic working environment, with exciting challenges and opportunities
  

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

6-9 Months

Job Function:

General