Scientist, Analytical Sciences

About the role

The pharmaceutical R&D team at Varda is seeking a highly motivated and creative Scientist, Analytical Sciences to lead efforts in improving therapeutics with microgravity. This role will shape Varda's product culture and 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

Qualifications

• Ph. D in Analytical Chemistry (or similar field such as Organic Chemistry) with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• M.S. with 6+ years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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

Pay

Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000/per year
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
• Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
• Financial & Retirement
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement

Workplace Experience & Perks

• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

E-Verify Notice

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

E-Verify Notice

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.