CMC-Development Associate, USP (100%)

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

Job summary

LimmaTech Biologics AG, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, seeks a CMC-Development Associate for USP (100%) in Schlieren. You will run microbial upstream fermentation, develop scalable GMP-ready processes, and support tech transfer to CMOs under experienced supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in biotechnology or bioprocess engineering with hands-on fermentation experience and strong data analysis, English communication, and teamwork. Swiss work permit eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Technician qualification, BSc degree in biotechnology or related field.
• Hands-on microbial fermentation and upstream bioprocessing experience.
• Strong technical aptitude for laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and GMP/microbial practice.
• Experience with experimental design, process optimization, and data analysis advantageous.
• Good English communication skills; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, perform, and document USP operations and experiments per plans and timelines.
• Develop robust microbial upstream fermentation processes for GMP manufacturing under guidance.
• Establish experimental 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 to safety and operational standards.

Skills

Upstream fermentation

Bioprocess engineering

Aseptic techniques

Good microbial practice

Data analysis

English communication

Education

BSc in biotechnology

BSc in bioprocess engineering

Tools

Bioreactors

Lab equipment

Job description

CMC-Development Associate, USP (100%)

LimmaTech Biologics AG Vacant since : 05.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 8952 Schlieren (ZH) 100% By agreement Permanent Registration requirement

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?

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

• 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

• 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.

• Work location 8952 Schlieren (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent
• English Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge
• By email [e-mail]