CMC-Development Associate / CMC-Development Associate

Join LimmaTech Biologics AG

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

Exciting Opportunity in Downstream Processing

Are you passionate about playing a role in the advancement of early- to mid-stage vaccines through the development of innovative protein purification processes? Would you like to be part of a team focused on establishing scalable and GMP-compatible manufacturing processes? If so, we invite you to apply online using the form below!

Position: CMC-Development Associate, DSP (100%)

We are currently seeking a talented individual to strengthen our Downstream Processing (DSP) team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of robust and scalable manufacturing processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare, perform, and document DSP operations and experiments in alignment with established plans, timelines, and project priorities.
• Develop robust and scalable purification processes suitable for subsequent GMP manufacturing under the guidance of experienced team members, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment such as FPLC systems, microfiltration, depth filtration, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems.
• Establish and execute experimental strategies to explore chromatography methods and resins, filtration technologies, and critical process parameters, aiming to identify optimal purification conditions for novel products.
• Establish and perform in-process controls (IPCs) to characterize process intermediates and purified materials to support process development and monitor purification performance.
• Evaluate and interpret experimental data, communicating results and conclusions in scientific meetings, presentations, and technical reports.
• Support technology transfer activities to contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) throughout various development stages.
• Help maintain laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe, and fully operational condition, adhering to applicable safety and operational standards.

What We Are Looking For

You are a curious, enthusiastic, and proactive team player who thrives in hands-on laboratory environments. You take ownership of your activities and are motivated to continuously learn and develop within a technical role. Ideally, you bring:

• A Technician qualification, BSc, or MSc in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, food technology, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in protein purification, including chromatography/FPLC and filtration technologies such as TFF.
• A strong technical aptitude and enthusiasm for working with sophisticated laboratory and process equipment.
• Practical knowledge of biochemical and analytical methods, such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, HPLC, and UV-based measurements.
• Knowledge of or experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) approaches is an advantage.
• A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Location and Application Process

The position is based in Schlieren, near Zürich, and is easily accessible by public transportation. If you meet the qualifications for this exciting role and are eager to work in a friendly, highly motivated, and dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.