vardaspace

Senior Scientist, Biologics Formulation

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At a Glance

Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Experience
3+ years
Compensation
mpany Pay Range Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year This role is on-site
Posted
2026-05-12T19:14:28-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Automation
  • Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical

Benefits & Perks

Time Off

erns excluded) Unlimited PTO (interns excluded) Health ins

Health Insurance

(interns excluded) Health insurance, including Vision and Dental Lunch and

Requirements

3+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in early-stage or late-stage protein formulation development

Proven track record of leading formulation development projects from concept through execution

Extensive hands-on experience with analytical techniques for protein characterization (e.g., DLS, DSF, SEC, CE, rheology, spectroscopy)

Experience developing high-concentration protein formulations and mitigating concentration-limiting factors

Strong foundation in thermodynamics, solution chemistry, and colloidal science as applied to protein systems

Experience with protein crystallization, for drug delivery

Compensation & Benefits

Opportunity to pioneer formulation development for space-based biomanufacturing

Technical leadership role with significant scientific autonomy

Collaborative environment working alongside world-class scientists and engineers

Opportunity to shape the scientific direction of a growing company

Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

Responsibilities

Our pharmaceutical team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Scientist to lead protein formulation development programs within our Biologics Formulation team.

This role offers the opportunity to pioneer innovative formulation strategies for high concentration biologics and advanced systems while building capabilities in a dynamic startup environment.

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead the design and execution of complex formulation development programs, applying deep expertise in protein chemistry and physical biochemistry to solve challenging formulation problems.

You will drive strategic decisions in formulation design, mentor junior scientists, and establish best practices for formulation development in a fast-paced startup setting.