Analytical Associate / Analytical Associate

Join Our Team at LimmaTech Biologics AG

LimmaTech Biologics AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a Swiss clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing our vaccine pipeline in response to the growing global threat of infections caused by emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sexually transmitted diseases. Working at LimmaTech offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of life-saving vaccines.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an Analytical Associate (100%) to strengthen our CMC team. In this role, you will support vaccine development through analytical method development and the characterization of vaccine candidates.

Your Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

• Develop and perform analytical methods for characterizing and releasing vaccine candidates manufactured using E. coli-based biotechnological platforms.
• Analyze biomolecules such as (glyco-)proteins, (glyco-)lipids, and glycans using cutting-edge assays and analytical techniques, including HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, and colorimetric assays.
• Participate in stability, formulation, and compatibility studies.
• Report and evaluate analytical data during scientific meetings and in technical reports.
• Independently plan and execute analytical research projects.
• Write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and analytical reports.
• Participate in the preparation of regulatory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Engage in technology and knowledge transfers to contract manufacturing and research organizations.

What We Are Looking For

We seek a proactive and enthusiastic team player who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, takes ownership of responsibilities, and is motivated to see projects through to completion in a laboratory-focused technical role. Ideal candidates will possess:

• A laboratory technician qualification, BSc, or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Proven hands-on experience in immunoassays such as ELISA, biochemical assays, and chromatography.
• Experience with glycan analytics is a plus.
• Experience with drug product formulation for biopharmaceuticals is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Location and Work Environment

The position is based in Schlieren, near Zürich, and is easily accessible by public transportation. If you meet the requirements for this exciting role and wish to work in a friendly, motivated, and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.