Research Associate / Research Scientist

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 caused by emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sexually transmitted diseases. Joining LimmaTech provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of life-saving vaccines.

Exciting Opportunity

Are you passionate about utilizing your advanced expertise in recombinant protein expression and bacterial fermentation to contribute to vaccine development? If you're eager to be part of a research team dedicated to creating life-saving vaccines, we encourage you to explore this opportunity!

Current Opening: Research Associate / Research Scientist, USP

We are looking to strengthen our Research team with a dedicated

Your Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and analyze USP experiments at the laboratory scale in alignment with established plans, timelines, and project priorities.
• Analyze recombinantly produced vaccine candidates utilizing techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and related analytical methods.
• Establish and execute in-process controls (IPCs) to characterize fermentation intermediates, support process optimization, and monitor fermentation performance.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of recombinant protein expression and bacterial fermentation processes for vaccine research projects.
• Ensure laboratories and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, and fully operational condition in compliance with applicable safety and operational standards.
• Identify and address technical and scientific challenges that arise during research activities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and colleagues outside the Research team to support project objectives and facilitate efficient execution of research tasks.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek an efficient, proactive, and enthusiastic team player who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and takes ownership of their activities while being motivated to continually learn and develop within a laboratory-focused technical role. Ideally, you possess:

• An MSc degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Microbiology, or a comparable qualification from a recognized institution.
• Practical experience and solid knowledge of bacterial fermentation and heterologous protein expression systems.
• Proven hands-on experience and extensive knowledge of laboratory-scale bacterial fermentation utilizing modern bioreactor systems such as DasBox.
• A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working approach, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Workplace Location

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

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