Varda Space
Scientist, Analytical Sciences
$100K–$140K
El Segundo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted May 12, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience with a Ph.D.; or 6+ years with an M.S.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a similar field such as Organic Chemistry; or M.S.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only hires U.S. persons permitted to access its technology without an export license: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum.
About the job
Develops and validates analytical methods and conducts laboratory work to characterize drug substances and products for pharmaceutical development in microgravity.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate analytical methods for drug substances and drug products.
- Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments and work with external testing sites.
- Collaborate with product development, pharmaceutical science, and engineering teams on drug development.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a 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, or Particle Size.
- Experience with chromatographic or affinity-based methods; peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; or project technical ownership across the project lifecycle.
Pay
$100,000 - $140,000/per year (base salary)
Tools
UV, NMR, FTIR, Raman, Particle Size, HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, SECMALS
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