Analytical Scientist

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

3d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our pharmaceutical team is looking for a highly motivated and creative Analytical Scientist who will lead efforts in improving therapeutics with microgravity. This is an opportunity in an exciting area of growth for Varda, the role will shape Varda’s product culture and will play a significant role in establishing the low earth orbit economy.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (or similar field such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related fields)

Nice To Haves

Experience with UV, DLS, DSF, NMR, CD, FTIR, Raman, and particle sizing technologies
Experience with chromatographic and affinity-based methods (HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS/MS, SEC-MALS, GC, CE-SDS, icIEF, SDS-PAGE)
Track record of method development as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, IND/BLA/NDA filings, and presentations at scientific conferences
Experience as the responsible engineer or technical owner of projects across project lifecycle

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize and validate analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and drug products
Carry out hands-on experiments in the lab and working with external testing sites to fully characterize drug substances and drug products
Collaborate closely with product development, formulation sciences, and broader engineering groups to drive drug development activities
Author relevant documents such as methods, protocols, validation reports, and regulatory filings as needed

Benefits

Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
401(k) matching (interns excluded)
Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

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