Regulatory Chemical Compliance Student Placement

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Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around the world and has approximately 8,800 employees. For more information, view our latest

Regulatory Chemical Compliance (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India) Student Placement

Join Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, for an exciting student placement opportunity within the Product Safety and Compliance Department (PSCD) supporting the EMEAI region. This placement offers a unique blend of scientific knowledge application in a real-world regulatory context, giving you invaluable exposure to the workings of a multi-billion-dollar international business.

As a student within our Regulatory Chemical Compliance team, you will be an integral part of a committed group of regulatory professionals ensuring our product safety and compliance with chemical regulations throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India. This role is office-based at our Hazelwood location, providing hands‑on experience that bridges your scientific training and the practical demands of regulatory affairs within the specialty chemical industry.

• Leading and managing projects aligned with Lubrizol's legal obligations, including compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations for both current and developing chemical products.
• Ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of project data and documentation in line with internal performance metrics and external customer expectations.
• Supporting daily regulatory operations in the region, encompassing product regulatory reviews and data management through SAP.
• Participating actively in cross-functional meetings across PSCD and wider company teams, enhancing collaborative knowledge‑sharing and problem‑solving.
• Developing and presenting technical posters for the Hazelwood Innovation Symposium and delivering presentations at joint research and development technical talks.
• Engaging closely with a team of regulatory specialists, gaining experience in a niche scientific discipline aligned with business operations.
• Collaborating with global colleagues across multiple time zones to handle compliance projects and operational activities efficiently.
• Building productive relationships beyond PSCD, working with other business units to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

• Currently studying a science‑related degree involving a year in industry, with at least a 2 : 1 predicted grade or above. Degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields are advantageous but not essential.
• A minimum grade C or above in A‑Level or equivalent Mathematics or Science subject. Chemistry A‑Level is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work effectively within a dynamic office‑based team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities for oneself and in collaboration with a global team.
• Attention to detail and a results‑driven attitude to ensure high‑quality project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with team members and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Proficient with relational databases and commonly used business software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in capturing, interpreting, and managing data is highly valued.

During the placement, you will gain extensive hands‑on experience in regulatory compliance and chemical health and safety legislation across global markets, particularly in Europe and the EMEAI region. You will become proficient in using industry‑specific software such as SAP, learning how multinational supply chains operate within a regulated chemical environment. This placement offers an invaluable perspective on a technical, scientific role outside…