Company: Colas Ireland
Role: Laboratory Assistant Intern
Location: Galway, Oranmore
Salary: 14.30 euros p/h
Duration: March 2026 - August 2026
Application Deadline: 17/11/2025
Who is Colas:
- The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure.
- As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved in the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network.
- Colas operates from 14 locations across Ireland.
The Opportunity:
As a Lab Assistant Intern, you will be exposed to a variety of responsibilities designed to help you build essential technical skills and gain practical experience in the field, including:
- Conducting material testing to defined specifications and test procedures.
- Recording and reporting of test results and data to various team members.
- Understanding and complying with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality systems of the Colas Ireland group.
Why should you apply:
- Colas is celebrating 100 years of existence this year; join world leaders in the science of roads.
- Colas are fully committed to promoting equality, diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness and respect for all employees.
- With innovation at their core, Colas delivers sustainable solutions for Ireland's transport infrastructure.
Who can apply:
- Studying Civil Engineering or Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and seeking a placement as part of your degree.
- Located in Ireland.
- Computer skills – O365l.
- Hands on experience with diverse computer systems and networks.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve multiple issues.
- Record keeping.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving/decision making.
Personal Characteristics:
- Personal integrity – adherence to all compliance and health & safety standards.
- Ability to liaise with internal and external customers and colleagues.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and keen to learn.
- Punctual.
- Assertive and willing to offer opinions and judgments.
- Adaptable and versatile.
