Summer Chemistry R&D Student Placement

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.

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, over the summer of 2026, will be an exciting opportunity to gain valuable practical industrial skills within our group on subjects 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 fully equipped with state of the art instrumentation, including; 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 for physicochemical analysis along with multiple crystallisation development tools and PAT tools, including Optimax reactor and Mettler Toledo FBRM, PVM, Renishaw Raman Spectroscopy and a Malvern Mastersizer 3000.

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. This means patient outcomes are improved sooner and at a lower cost.

Core Responsibilities:

• Comply with SOP’s and show commitment to the 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.
• Achieve an understanding of projects being worked on, so as to contribute to project planning and the design of experiments.
• Maintain a detailed record of work done. 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:

The successful applicants will:

• Currently be studying a Chemistry or Pharmaceutical sciences based Undergraduate degree or relevant Scientific degree and completed 2 years of study by summer 2026
• Have practical laboratory experience
• Be flexible to adapt to changing priorities and have a willingness to learn
• Have high attention-to-detail and able to maintain accuracy
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a wide range of audiences
• Have a problem-solving mind-set with the ability to work independently

How to Apply:

At Veranova, we are eager to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. We encourage a diverse range of applicants who believe in improving and saving the lives of patients to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed. We value a range of experiences and perspectives.

If you are a member of the Armed Forces, first responder, or are in the process of transitioning from the Armed Forces to civilian life, we encourage you to apply. Your experience brings invaluable skills and insights that can contribute to our team.

For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, there is a dedicated channel to confirm your request for an accommodation. Please include the job number, title, and location of the role when making such a request. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Additional Information:

Under UK legislation, we are required to ensure that all employees have the legal right to work in the UK, both at the time of offer and throughout their employment. Please note that we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have the necessary right to work in place independently.

Veranova is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Veranova for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice.