Analytical Associate 100%

LimmaTech Biologics AG; Schlieren; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LimmaTech Biologics AG, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, seeks an Analytical Associate (100%) to advance vaccine development through analytical method development and characterization of vaccine candidates. The role involves handling immunoassays, chromatography, and quality control in Schlieren near Zürich.

You will contribute to stability studies, regulatory documentation, and knowledge transfers while collaborating with a highly motivated team in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Laboratory technician qualification or higher in chemistry/biochemistry/biology.
• Experience with immunoassays such as ELISA and biochemical assays.
• Glycan analytics experience is a plus.
• Good English communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform analytical methods for characterization and release testing of vaccine candidates.
• Analyze biomolecules (glyco-proteins, glyco-lipids, glycans) using state-of-the-art assays (HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA).
• Participate in stability, formulation and compatibility studies.
• Report and evaluate analytical data in meetings and reports.
• Independently plan and execute analytical research projects.
• Write SOPs and analytical reports.
• Contribute to regulatory documentation preparation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment per safety standards.
• Assist in technology transfers to contract manufacturing and research organizations.

Skills

ELISA

Biochemical assays

Chromatography

Time management

Organizational skills

English (written and spoken)

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSc in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology

Job description

Analytical Associate 100%

LimmaTech Biologics AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a Swiss 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 LimmaTech is a unique chance to be part of the development of life saving vaccines.

Are you excited about the opportunity to contribute to vaccine development through the characterization, release testing, and stability assessment of vaccine candidates? Would you like to be part of a team supporting research, product and process development, as well as preclinical and clinical studies through advanced analytical methods? Then we want you to apply!

To strengthen our CMC team, we are currently looking for an:

Analytical Associate (100%)

to support vaccine development through analytical method development and the characterization of vaccine candidates.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop and perform analytical methods for the characterization and release testing of vaccine candidates manufactured using E. coli-based biotechnological platforms.
• Analyze biomolecules such as (glyco-)proteins, (glyco-)lipids and glycans using state-of-the-art assays and analytical methods, including HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, and colorimetric assays.
• Participate in stability, formulation, and compatibility studies.
• Report and evaluate analytical data in scientific meetings and 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 accordance with applicable safety and operational standards.
• Participate in technology and knowledge transfers to contract manufacturing and research organizations.

What we are looking for

You are a proactive and enthusiastic team player who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, takes ownership of your activities, and is motivated to bring tasks to completion in a laboratory-focused technical role. Ideally, you bring:

• A laboratory technician qualification, BSc, or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Proven hands‑on experience in immunoassays such as ELISA, biochemical assays, and chromatography.
• Experience with glycan analytics is considered an advantage.
• Experience with drug product formulation for biopharmaceuticals is considered an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• 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.

Due to visa regulations, only applicants eligible to a Swiss work permit can be considered for this position.

Job Details

• LimmaTech Biologics AG
• Vacant since : 08.10.2026
• Number of jobs : 1
• 8952 Schlieren (ZH)
• 100%
• By agreement
• Permanent
• Registration requirement
• Work location 8952 Schlieren (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 1 year
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent
• English Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge