Research Associate / Research Scientist, USP in Zürich

Limma Tech 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 halt the increasing threat of global infections due to emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sexually transmitted diseases.

Working at Limma Tech 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 vaccines by applying your state-of-the-art expertise in recombinant protein expression and bacterial fermentation?

Would you like to be part of a research team developing lifesaving vaccines?

Then we want you to apply!

Research Associate / Research Scientist, USP to contribute to vaccine development through recombinant protein expression and bacterial fermentation.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will

• Perform, analyze, and plan USP experiments at laboratory scale in accordance with established plans, timelines, and project priorities.
• Analyze recombinantly produced vaccine candidates using techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and related analytical methods.
• Establish and perform 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.
• Maintain laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe, and fully operational condition in accordance with applicable safety and operational standards.
• Identify and provide solutions to technical and scientific challenges arising during research activities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within and outside the Research team to support project objectives and ensure efficient execution of research activities.
• What we are looking for

You are an efficient, proactive, and enthusiastic team player who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, takes ownership of your activities, and is motivated to continuously learn and develop in a laboratory-focused technical role.

You combine a strong practical and theoretical background in bacterial fermentation and heterologous protein expression with a structured and solution-oriented approach to your work.

Ideally, you bring

• An MSc degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Microbiology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Practical experience and solid knowledge of bacterial fermentation and heterologous protein expression systems.
• Proven hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of laboratory-scale bacterial fermentation using modern bioreactor systems such as Das Box.
• A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

The working place is in Schlieren near Zürich, easily accessible by public transportation.

If you meet the requirements of this exciting position and want to work in a friendly, highly motivated and dynamic team, we are interested in hearing from you.

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