Varda Space Industries
Biotechnology
Scientist,BiologicsFormulation
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“Scientist, Biologics Formulation at Varda Space Industries. Skills: Biologics Formulation, High-throughput automation, Data management. Execute protein formulation experiments. Screen excipients”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot technical issues
U.S. person required
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 (Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman), 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
Support advanced formulation development
Perform routine analytical characterization
Develop automated liquid handling protocols
Optimize automated protocols
Validate automated 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
Present experimental results
Provide progress updates
Contribute to technical reports
Contribute to regulatory documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team meetings
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
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 team is looking for a highly motivated early-career Scientist to join our Biologics Formulation team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation protein formulation development while working with cutting-edge high-throughput automation technologies in a fast-paced startup environment. As a Scientist, you will execute and optimize protein formulation protocols across liquid and solid dosage forms, supporting the development of high concentration biologics and advanced systems. You will play a key role in establishing automated workflows and maintaining robust data management practices as the team scales its capabilities. Responsibilitie
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