About the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Placement Student to join our team on a 12-month contract commencing 1 July 2025 in our Research and Development department. The job holder will have an opportunity to gain valuable industrial skills within our group on subjects related to solid form and physicochemical, salt/polymorph, cocrystal screening and selection, chiral separation, scale up and crystallisation development of forms. The Company We are a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, with expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries. We have over 50 years of experience navigating the challenges of the global healthcare industry, and nurturing long-standing, trusted customer relationships. Operating within two divisions, Generics and Originators, we deliver a differentiated service offering to pharma and biotech customers for every stage in the drug development lifecycle. Key responsibilities In this role you will be responsible to: Comply with SOP’s and show commitment to the Safety & Quality Cultures Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in investigative R&D work in the labs. Provide technical & analytical support by performing analyses on API molecules. Achieve and understanding of projects being worked on, so as to contribute to project planning and he design of experiments. Potentially contribute to writing a scientific article of a patent. 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 To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Special Factors This role requires wearing of PPE. What you need for the role To succeed in this role you will; Currently be studying a Chemistry or Pharmaceutical sciences based Undergraduate degree or relevant scientific degree and completed 3 years of study by July 2025. 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 an ability to communicate technical information to a wide range of audiences Have a problem-solving mind set with the ability to work independently. How will you be rewarded The company provides an industry leading compensation package, and this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable bonus plan. You will also receive excellent pension contributions, life insurance and receive 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. Employees will also be eligible to participate in a health cash plan, savings plan, Cycle2Work scheme, technology savings and enhanced family friendly polices to help support our people during important, life changing moments. At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you. 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. 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.