Varda Space Industries

Biotechnology

Scientist,BiologicsFormulation

$95–135k ~AI est. El Segundo, California, United States
The Brief

“Scientist, Biologics Formulation at Varda Space Industries. Skills: Biologics Formulation, Protein formulation, Automation. Execute protein formulation experiments. Prepare high concentration protein formulations”

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot technical issues

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. persons only

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomaterials, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline, Hands-on experience with protein formulation and characterization techniques, Foundation in protein chemistry and physical biochemistry principles, Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism, Python, or R), Demonstrated ability to work independently with organizational skills, Experience with electronic lab notebooks and structured data management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Industry experience in biopharmaceutical formulation development, Experience with liquid handling automation platforms, Familiarity with protein crystallization techniques, Knowledge of lyophilization, spray drying, or other solid-state processing methods, Experience in startup or fast-paced R&D environments, Programming experience for data analysis and visualization (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

What You'll Do.

Execute protein formulation experiments

Prepare high concentration protein formulations

Evaluate formulation stability

Perform routine analytical characterization

Develop automated liquid handling protocols

Program automated equipment workflows

Maintain automated equipment workflows

Troubleshoot technical issues

Implement process improvements

Design plate-based experimental layouts

Maintain electronic laboratory notebook documentation

Organize large datasets

Analyze large datasets

Visualize large datasets

Work independently on assigned projects

Maintain clear communication with team members

Present experimental results

Contribute to technical reports

Contribute to regulatory documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Team meetings

Communication Scope

Technical reports; SOPs; Regulatory documentation

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