Fall 2025 Co-op - Automation Scientist Chemical Development

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 seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Co-op to join our Chemical Process Research & Development team for a 6-month term. This role will provide hands-on experience in both flow and batch chemistry, supporting the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates. The Co-op will assist in experimental design, execution, and data analysis, contributing to process optimization and scale-up studies.

Our Co-op program includes a 6-month placement at our Devens, MA location, from June to December 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate documentation of batch and flow reaction procedures and data.
• Assistance in setting and scaling up and operating flow chemistry equipment.
• Collection and organization of electronic data from Process Analytical Technologies (PAT).
• Contribution to discussions on process optimization based on experimental data.
• Presentation of project findings and lessons learned to the department.
• Completion of all final documentation and project closeout tasks.
  
  
  

Project Scope:

• Participate in safety training sessions and adhere to safety protocols.
• Define reaction conditions, solvent selection, and workup process for batch and flow chemistry experiments from literature and internal reports.
• Appropriate selection of Vapourtec, and EasyMax reactors, heat exchangers, solvents, and pumps.
• Record experimental data accurately and maintain detailed laboratory notebooks. Collaborate with process chemists and engineers in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the team. Operate automated chemistry workstations and Process Analytical Technologies (PAT).
• Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing project contributions and findings.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field
• Minimum Overall GPA of 2.7 required
• Previous co-op, internship, or related work experience preferred
  
  
  

How to Apply:

At Veranova, we are on a mission to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit www.veranova.com to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise.

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Additional Information:

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

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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.