Overview
Who We Are At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented and diverse workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference. Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
Operating from our state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge, UK, we aim to change lives by enabling ground-breaking drugs to make it to market quickly and with enhanced efficacy. Almost 20% of small molecule drugs launched in the last 5 years have passed through our labs, helping patient outcomes.
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Summer Chemistry R&D Student Placement based in Cambridge in our Solid Form and Particle Engineering (SFPE). The 3-month placement in summer 2026 will offer practical industrial skills related to solid-form and physicochemical profiling, salt/polymorph, cocrystal screening and selection, chiral separation, scale-up and crystallisation development of forms. Our laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including X-Ray Powder Diffraction (variable temperature and humidity), Single Crystal Diffraction, Thermal analysis (DSC and TGA), GVS/DVS, Sirius automated pKa/logP and solubility measurement platforms, crystallisation development tools and PAT tools (Optimax reactor, Mettler Toledo FBRM, PVM, Renishaw Raman Spectroscopy, Malvern Mastersizer 3000).
Core Responsibilities
* Comply with SOPs and demonstrate commitment to Veranova Safety and Quality cultures.
* Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in investigative R&D work in the laboratory.
* Provide technical and analytical support by performing analyses on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) molecules.
* Understand project scope to contribute to project planning and experimental design.
* Maintain detailed records of work and prepare reports on specific items of work where appropriate.
* Work in a safe manner and maintain working areas in a safe and tidy condition.
* Liaise with other departments within the group, particularly with analytical.
Qualifications
* Currently studying a Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences based undergraduate degree or relevant scientific degree and have completed 2 years of study by summer 2026.
* Have practical laboratory experience.
* Be flexible to adapt to changing priorities and willing to learn.
* Have high attention to detail and maintain accuracy.
* Have strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
* Have a problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently.
How To Apply
At Veranova, we are eager to meet people who share our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. We value a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed.
If you are a member of the Armed Forces, a first responder, or transitioning to civilian life, you are encouraged to apply. Your experience brings invaluable skills and insights to our team.
Additional Information
Under UK legislation, all employees must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of offer and during employment. We are not able to provide sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have the right to work in place independently.
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