Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000.00 - $180,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 81 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries: high
Hiring momentum: 215 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-10-23

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About this role

The Senior Scientist in Analytical Sciences at Varda will lead the development and validation of analytical methods for drug substances and products, particularly in the context of microgravity. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, collaborating with various teams, training junior scientists, and authoring necessary documentation. This role is pivotal in shaping Varda's product culture and advancing the low earth orbit economy.

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benefits: 5/5
freshness: 1/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related fields
3+ years of experience with Ph.D., 6+ years of experience with M.S.
Track record of developing methods for use in regulated filings and workflows

Nice to have

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology degree, with 4+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience developing characterization methods for biologics and small molecule APIs
Extensive experience in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting intact, subunit, and peptide map LC-MS analysis of complex biologics
Experience with UV, DLS, DSF, NMR, CD, FTIR, Raman, and particle sizing technologies
Experience with chromatographic and affinity-based methods (HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS/MS, SEC-MALS, GC-MS, CE-SDS, icIEF, SDS-PAGE)
Track record of method development as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, IND/BLA/NDA filings, and presentations at scientific conferences

What you get

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

Worth weighing

Position requires on-site work in El Segundo, CA
No remote work option mentioned
Salary range provided but may vary based on skills and experience
Role involves significant collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills

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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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