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At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our Rising Innovators for Scientific Excellence (RISE) Internshipprogram is designed to ignite potential and accelerate learning the world of pharmaceutical innovation. We are seeking individuals for our 2026 Summer RISE Intern roles 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.
Role Overview:
Join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team within Veranova for a dynamic summer internship. Our program consists of a 10–12-week internship at our West Deptford, NJ location.
Core Responsibilities:
- Updating the site’s LOTO procedures.
- Assisting the Process Safety Engineer in various tasks supporting the site’s process safety program
- Organizing the permit to work files.
- Archiving safety records
- Industrial Hygiene sampling
- Developing EHS training materials
Qualifications
- Current Chemical or Mechanical Engineer major, preferably junior (in 3rd year) OR Safety or Occupational Health major OR Chemistry major with an interest in EHS
- Minimum Overall GPA of 2.7 required
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a true career aspiration to be a leader
- Must be adaptable, strive for excellence, and demonstrate a positive attitude in the face of adversity
- Strong interpersonal skills a must, coupled with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships to achieve results
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills essential
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US
- The candidate must be comfortable walking around an industrial environment and have the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently when given clear direction
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include near, distance, peripheral, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly works with moving mechanical parts and may work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The work may be performed in humid areas with low or high temperatures.
- This work may need to work with respirator or operate with bunny suits.
- Work may be required in areas where work potent and hazardous chemicals are utilized.
Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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