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 Process Engineering Summer Intern based in Edinburgh. The 3-month placement, over the summer of 2025, will be an exciting opportunity to gain valuable practical industrial skills. The summer intern will support the Process Engineering Team Lead to provide process engineering support to Maintenance, Projects, Production, EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) and Development departments within a cGMP environment.
This role will also Identify and manage small projects to improve manufacturing and energy efficiency to meet the business needs (including specific project requirements to time, quality, cost and safety).
Core responsibilities
- Provide Process Engineering Resource for Capital Projects (e.g. Process Flow, layouts, designs, capex investment cases) and Process/Plant Trouble Shooting as required.
- Work closely with other Veranova Scotland Departments to assess and prioritise opportunities to improve processing efficiency, Right First time, environmental/health/safety/quality performance, and labour efficiency through engineering improvements.
- Support small teams delivering improvements utilising process, maintenance, electrical and instrumentation engineering resource.
- Evaluate costs across Scotland (Waste, Utility, Raw Materials) to reduce overall demand, deliver improvements and drive cost reduction across the business.
- Develop systems for collecting and analysing production data to drive overall Scotland efficiency (yield, cycle time opportunities)
- Support technical transfers by completing IDEA and EVALUATE stage gates to enable a high degree in confidence in successful transfers.
- Observe all statutory and Company regulations regarding equipment design, installation, safety, health, welfare, and other matters, especially cGMP.
- Work effectively with other factory managers.
- Project team member for projects up to £500k in value.
- To take on any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
Qualifications
- Currently be studying a process or chemical engineering based undergraduate degree or relevant scientific degree
- Knowledge of chemical plant unit operations, process scale-up, process improvement and service providing equipment desirable
- Experience managing projects desirable
- Experience in pharmaceutical, food or chemical plant environment desirable
- Experience of analysis of complex data desirable
- 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. 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.
We value a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed.
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, you may submit your request by sending an email to talentacquisition@veranova.com in order to confirm your request for an accommodation. Please include the job number, title, and location of role. 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.
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