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Summer Chemistry R&D Student Placement
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Summer Chemistry R&D Student Placement
About Us
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.
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.
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) team. The 3-month placement, covering the summer of 2026, will provide valuable practical industrial skills in areas such as:
- Solid-form and physicochemical profiling
- Salt/polymorph, cocrystal screening and selection
- Chiral separation
- Scale-up and crystallisation development of forms
Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art instrumentation:
- X-Ray Powder Diffraction (including variable temperature and humidity)
- Single Crystal Diffraction
- Thermal analysis (DSC and TGA)
- GVS/DVS
- Sirius automated pKa/logP and solubility measurement platforms
- Multiple crystallisation development tools
- PAT tools including:
- Optimax reactor
- Mettler Toledo FBRM, PVM
- Renishaw Raman Spectroscopy
- Malvern Mastersizer 3000
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Operating from our advanced facility, we aim to change lives by enabling breakthrough drugs to reach the market quickly with enhanced efficacy. Since almost 20% of small molecule drugs launched in the last 5 years have been processed by us, our contributions directly accelerate patient outcomes with improved costs and timelines.
Core Responsibilities
- Comply with relevant SOPs and demonstrate commitment to Veranova’s Safety and Quality cultures.
- Conduct laboratory experiments as part of investigative R&D work.
- Provide technical and analytical support by performing analyses on API molecules.
- Understand ongoing projects to contribute to planning and experimental design.
- Maintain detailed records of work performed and prepare reports where needed.
- Adhere to safety protocols while maintaining a clean, orderly workspace.
- Collaborate with other departments within the group, particularly analytics.
Qualifications
Successful applicants will:
- Be currently pursuing a Chemistry- or Pharmaceutical Sciences-based undergraduate degree (or similar) by summer 2026, having completed 2 years of study by then;
- Have practical laboratory experience.
- Be adaptable to shifting priorities and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- Exhibit high attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
- Possess strong communication skills, able to convey technical information across diverse audiences.
- Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and be capable of independent work.
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How to Apply
At Veranova, we welcome individuals who align with our values and can contribute in myriad ways. We encourage diverse applicants to apply—even if all qualifications are not met—based on the idea that varied experiences and perspectives drive innovation.
- Members of the Armed Forces, first responders, or those transitioning to civilian life are particularly encouraged to apply. Your background is a valuable asset to our team.
For applicants requiring accommodation during the application or hiring process due to a disability, we provide a dedicated channel to request accommodations. Include the job number, title, and location when making your request.
Additional Information
Under UK legislation, we must confirm all employees have the right to work in the UK—both at the time of offer and throughout their employment. We regret to inform that sponsorship for this role is not available, so candidates must secure their right to work independently.
Veranova is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of any of the following factors:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Religion or belief
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