Vaccine Research Associate: Protein Biochemistry

LimmaTech Biologics AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LimmaTech Biologics AG, a Swiss-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Research Associate/Research Scientist to advance vaccine development through recombinant protein expression, purification, and molecular engineering. The role is based in Schlieren near Zürich, with a focus on robust expression and workflow optimization.

You will work hands-on in a collaborative, deadline-driven lab environment, applying your biochemistry expertise to purify vaccine candidates and analyze

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Microbiology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Practical experience and solid knowledge of heterologous protein expression systems, related techniques, and analytical biochemistry.
• Proven hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of protein purification using HPLC/FPLC-based chromatography systems (e.g. NGC, ÄKTA) and filtration technologies such as tangential flow filtration (TFF).

Responsibilities

• Conduct, analyze, and plan experiments in accordance with established plans, timelines, and project priorities.
• Establish and perform testing and screening procedures to support robust expression of recombinant vaccine candidates.
• Purify vaccine candidates from heterologous expression systems and perform their characterization using immunological, biochemical, and analytical methods.
• Engineer E. coli expression strains using molecular cloning, genomic engineering, and other recombinant DNA technologies.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of protein expression, purification, and characterization workflows 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.

Skills

Recombinant protein expression

Protein biochemistry

Protein analytics

English communication

Education

MSc in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Microbiology

Tools

NGC

ÄKTA

TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration)

Job description

LimmaTech Biologics AG, a Swiss-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Research Associate/Research Scientist to advance vaccine development through recombinant protein expression, purification, and molecular engineering. The role is based in Schlieren near Zürich, with a focus on robust expression and workflow optimization.

You will work hands-on in a collaborative, deadline-driven lab environment, applying your biochemistry expertise to purify vaccine candidates and analyze