Analytical Scientist
100k - 140k USD
On-site
Full Time
#Space
#Product
Varda is opening the frontier of low Earth orbit by building the infrastructure necessary to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals and advanced materials in space. We are seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to join our team in El Segundo, California, and help us expand the economic potential of humankind.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate analytical methods to characterize our drug substances and products.
- Execute hands-on laboratory experiments and manage relationships with external testing facilities.
- Partner with our product development, pharmaceutical science, and engineering teams to advance our drug development pipeline.
Must-haves
- An M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Proven industry experience in an analytical role.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR regulations to ensure access to export-controlled technology.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves
- A Ph.D. in Analytical or Organic Chemistry with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Technical proficiency with UV, NMR, FTIR, Raman, and particle size analysis.
- Expertise in chromatographic and affinity-based methods, including HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, SECMALS, GC, and SDS-PAGE.
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and experience presenting at scientific conferences.
- A history of serving as a technical owner or lead engineer throughout the full project lifecycle.
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Equity compensation.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Unlimited vacation policy.
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