Principal Scientist, Analytical Sciences

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
On-site
Develop optimize validate analytical methods
Lc-ms and biophysical analytical techniques
Lead program responsible engineer activities
Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals and powerful fiber optics in low Earth orbit

Job Summary

  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals and powerful fiber optics in low Earth orbit.
  • The Principal Scientist will lead efforts to improve therapeutics using microgravity while directing all analytical and product development activities for internal and external projects.
  • This role requires a track record of developing methods for regulated filings and leading a small team of junior scientists to ensure high-quality data production.

Matching Summary

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals and powerful fiber optics in low Earth orbit.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop optimize validate analytical methods
  • LC-MS and biophysical analytical techniques
  • Lead program responsible engineer activities
  • Hands-on experiments with GC LC-MS DLS
  • Train junior scientists on technical development
  • Author R&D GMP methods and protocols
  • Resolve crystalline suspension analytical challenges

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with intact subunit peptide map analysis
  • Track record of IND BLA NDA filings
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience with UV DSF NMR CD FTIR
  • Chromatographic and affinity-based method expertise
  • Technical owner across project lifecycle
  • Collaboration with formulation sciences groups

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science
  • 6+ years experience with Ph.D. or 9+ years with M.S.
  • Track record of developing methods for regulated filings
  • 7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
  • Experience with ICH guidelines for biologics characterization

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