Associate Downstream Processing

LimmaTech Biologics AG is a Swiss clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. We are advancing our proprietary vaccine pipeline to halt the increasing threat of global infections due to emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sexually transmitted diseases. Working at LimmaTech is a unique chance to be part of the development of life-saving vaccines.

Are you excited about the opportunity to contribute to the development of early- to mid-stage vaccines by developing innovative protein purification processes using your technical and scientific skills? Would you like to be part of a team establishing scalable and GMP-compatible manufacturing processes to produce lifesaving vaccines? Then we want you to apply

To support our Downstream Process Development team, we are currently looking for an:

As a member of the Downstream Process (DSP) Development team your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and performing robust and scalable purification processes for different projects by using high-end machinery such as state-of-the-art FPLC systems, micro-, depth- and tangential flow filtration systems.
• Preparing, executing and documenting DSP operations and experimental strategies according to pre-established plans, timelines, and priorities.
• Establishing and applying In-Process-Controls (IPC) to guide development and monitor the purification process (e.g. RP-HPLC, SE-HPLC, SDS-PAGE).
• Ensuring safety and process robustness for later GMP production as well as material supply for preclinical research testing.
• Support technology transfer to contract manufacturing organizations (CMO) throughout different stages of the project.
• Evaluating, interpreting, and reporting experimental data in scientific meetings and technical reports.
• Maintaining laboratories and equipment clean and functional to assure safety and operational standards.

You are an efficient and enthusiastic team player with:

• A proactive, enthusiastic, and curious personality – you can get things done
• Technician, BSc., or MSc. degree in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, food technology or a related discipline.
• Technical flair for complex instruments such as FPLCs.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in biochemistry, common laboratory methods (SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, UV measurements etc.), and Design Of Experiment approaches.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (other additional languages are a plus).
• For this advertised position, candidates holding a PhD cannot be considered.

We offer a friendly, highly motivated, multi-cultural, and dynamic work environment located in Schlieren, near Zürich. The location is easily accessible by public transportation.

If you meet the requirements of this exciting position and want to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your detailed application, including a motivation letter, CV, diplomas and reference letters as one PDF file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that due to visa regulations, only applicants eligible to work in Switzerland can be considered for this position.