Varda Space Industries
space
Scientist,AnalyticalSciences
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“Scientist, Analytical Sciences at Varda Space Industries. Skills: Analytical Sciences, method development, drug characterization. Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and drug products. Carry out hands-on experiments in the lab and work with external testing sites”
What You'll Achieve.
improving therapeutics with microgravity; shape Varda’s product culture; establishing the low earth orbit economy
Industry & Context.
U.S. persons only
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ph. D in Analytical Chemistry (or similar field such as Organic Chemistry) with 3+ years of relevant industry experience or M. S. with 6+ years of relevant industry experience
Nice to Have
Experience with UV, NMR, FTIR, Raman, Particle Size, Experience with chromatographic and affinity-based methods (HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, SECMALS, GC, SDS-PAGE), Track record of method development as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences, Experience as the responsible engineer or technical owner of projects across project lifecycle
What You'll Do.
Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and drug products
Carry out hands-on experiments in the lab and work with external testing sites
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with product development, pharmaceutical science, and broader engineering groups to drive drug development activities
Process & Methodology
responsible engineer or technical owner of projects across project lifecycle
Full Job Description
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role Our pharmaceutical R&D team is looking for a highly motivated and creative Scientist, Analytical Sciences 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. Responsibilities Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and drug products Carry out hands-on experiments in the lab and work with external testing sites Collaborate closely with product development, pharmaceutical science, and broader engineering groups to drive drug development activities Basi
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