{"id":3425173,"url":"https://alion.io/job/veranova-separation-scientist-i-process-research-development-prd","title":"Separation Scientist I - Process Research & Development (PRD)","company":{"id":2395567,"name":"Veranova","domain":"veranova.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/veranova-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":35,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Devens, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":110000,"max":120000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":120000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Chromatography","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"HPLC","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T22:13:09Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T17:52:42Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Separation Scientist I - PRD\nDiscover Veranova:\nAt Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented 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. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.\nVeranova 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.\nJoin us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.\nRole Overview:\nThe Separation Scientist I is responsible for the use of chromatographic techniques to support the chemical process development and GMP manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) under the direction of project technical leads to deliver projects on target with quantity, quality, time, and within budget. The role requires an in-depth understanding of instrumentation and techniques used for the preparative separation of small molecules.\nThis position is 100% on site 1st shift at our Devens, MA facility.\nCore Responsibilities:\nDesign and implement separations methods to enable the isolation and purification of intermediates, impurities, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API); Integrate state-of-art separations techniques and technologies into synthetic development plans\nExhibits safety awareness, safely conducts lab and other operations and hold themselves accountable for safe behavior in the work environment; Maintains technical equipment and services.\nLead technical and operational areas and support troubleshooting for complex scientific issues under minimal guidance; Expertly shares knowledge, skills and experience, communicating internally and externally. May lead focused projects as key contact; Delivers experimental output with a high scientific integrity, both on time and target, and of high quality with guidance.\nKeeps accurate, legible and complete records of all experiments, observations, and equipment; Writes high quality reports and delivers presentations to customers and management with some guidance in alignment with project milestones.\nEnsures documentation produced complies with Veranova’s standards; Contributes to audit readiness and participating in quality audits with FDA, other regulatory agencies, and customers, as needed; Reports all near misses, accidents, and dangerous occurrences through the appropriate Veranova procedure to ensure an investigation is initiated; Ensures work complies with all state and federal regulations, including GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.\nContributes to sustaining good customer relations and identifies new commercial opportunities.\nFollows and abides by all EHS policies, practices, and procedures associated with department specific responsibilities; Contributes to audit readiness and participating in EHS audits with internal Veranova groups, regulatory agencies, and customers; Supports Veranova’s commitment to EHS by applying ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and Sustainability 2025 principals into daily activities.\nAccomplishes other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.\nQualifications:\n•PhD degree in a chemistry related discipline or Master’s degree with 3+ years related experience. Experience with small-scale and large-scale preparative separations using HPLC, normal phase, and reverse phase systems.\nThe ability to perform method development, scaleup separations, data analysis and basic instrument troubleshooting; Proficiency with relevant analytical techniques within an industry environment.\nExpertise in developing and optimizing separation processes to enable safe, rapid, and cost-effective isolation of key materials\nAbility to write clear and concise technical reports; Good understanding of Microsoft Office and other relevant technical software platforms\nDemonstrates good judgment, quick decision-making skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.\n\nAbility to stand, walk, and manually operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for the job activity; Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Specific vision abilities include near, distance, peripheral, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus; Regularly work 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 a respirator or operate with full-body Tyvek suits and supplied air or PAPR.\nSalary Range:\nThe salary range for this role is $110,000-$120,000. This range represents a good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In exceptional cases, compensation may exceed the stated range.\nAll full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual incentive bonus program. Bonus targets vary by career level and are based on individual and company performance.\nOur Commitment:\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies. \nFinancial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.\nProfessional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.\nInclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Veterans, first responders, and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.\nAdditional Information:\nApplicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.\nAgency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.\nFor 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  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. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Veranova employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nVeranova 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.\nAll 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. 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