This is a six-month co-op, January 5 through July 6, 2026. Speak with your academic faculty advisor to determine if this opportunity can fit within your academic plan.
Position
Chemistry Intern, Woburn MA
Overview
Verdox, Inc. is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gasses to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. Verdox is backed by institutional investors and based in Boston.
Verdox seeks a Chemistry Intern to join our team. This position reports to the Senior Organic Chemist.
Responsibilities
- To work as part of the synthetic chemistry team, assisting in the design, selection and preparation of novel redox-active molecules that serve as the core substrate in electrochemical CO2 capture.
- To prepare small molecules through a variety of experimental techniques (crystallization, distillation, sublimation, chromatography).
- Assist in evaluating the stability and reactivity of electrochemically active molecules using spectroscopy and electrochemical methods.
- Perform analyses of experimental data and communicate results to cross-functional teams through written and verbal presentations.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Prior laboratory work experience such as an undergraduate research project or prior internship experience.
- Hands-on experience with wet lab synthetic chemistry techniques including Schlenk line use, reaction set-up, chromatographic purification and molecular characterization techniques (NMR, IR, and LC-MS analysis).
- Completed coursework and demonstrated understanding of organic chemistry theory.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Attention to detail in experimentation and analysis.
- An enthusiasm to learn and contribute in an evolutionary and dynamic startup environment.
- A willingness to implement best practices in laboratory safety, especially handling novel chemicals.
Verdox does not and shall not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
To apply, send your CV to humanresources@verdox.com and reference the position “Chemistry co-op”.
