CMC-Development Associate, USP

LimmaTech Biologics AG; Schlieren; Remote; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LimmaTech Biologics AG, located in Schlieren near Zürich, seeks a CMC-Development Associate, USP (100%), to contribute to robust and scalable manufacturing processes for live-saving vaccines. You will perform USP operations, develop microbial upstream fermentation processes suitable for GMP manufacturing, and support technology transfer to CMOs, while maintaining a clean and compliant laboratory environment.

Collaboration with a proactive team is essential.

Qualifications

• Technician qualification or BSc in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, food technology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in microbial fermentation and upstream bioprocessing.
• Good verbal and written communication in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, perform, and document USP operations and experiments per plan.
• Develop scalable microbial upstream fermentation processes for GMP manufacturing.
• Establish and execute strategies to optimize expression systems and process parameters.
• Evaluate data and communicate results in meetings, presentations, and reports.
• Support technology transfer to CMOs across development stages.
• Maintain laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe, and compliant condition.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory work

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Technician qualification / BSc in biotechnology or related field

Tools

Bioreactors

Job description

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 the development of early- to mid-stage vaccines by running various biological fermentation systems using your technical and scientific skills? Would you like to be part of a team developing scalable and GMP compatible manufacturing processes to produce live saving vaccines? Then we want you to apply!

To strengthen our Upstream Processing (USP) team, we are currently looking for a:

CMC-Development Associate, USP (100%)

to contribute to the development of robust and scalable manufacturing processes.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Prepare, perform, and document USP operations and experiments in accordance with established plans, timelines, and project priorities.
• Develop robust and scalable microbial upstream fermentation processes suitable for subsequent GMP manufacturing under the guidance of experienced team members, using bioreactors and supporting technologies.
• Establish and execute experimental strategies to investigate expression systems and critical process parameters with the aim of identifying optimal manufacturing conditions for novel products.
• Evaluate and interpret experimental data and communicate results and conclusions in scientific meetings, presentations, and technical reports.
• Support technology transfer activities to contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) throughout different stages of development.
• Support the maintenance of laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe, and fully operational condition in accordance with applicable safety and operational standards.

What we are looking for

You are a curious, enthusiastic, and proactive 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. Ideally, you bring:

• A Technician qualification, BSc. degree in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, food technology, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in microbial fermentation and upstream bioprocessing.
• A strong technical aptitude and enthusiasm for working with sophisticated laboratory and bioprocess equipment.
• Practical knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, aseptic techniques, and good microbial practice.
• Experience with experimental design, process optimization, and data analysis is an advantage.
• 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; additional languages are an advantage.

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.