LimmaTech Biologics AG is a Swiss clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. We are advancing our proprietary 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.
To support our Research team, we are currently looking for a:
Research Associate, 100%
Join our vibrant team dedicated to pioneering vaccines against human diseases through exploration, innovation, teamwork, and unwavering dedication. Your contributions can make a profound difference. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!
As a Research Associate, your responsibilities will include:
- Working in a team focusing on one of LimmaTech’s research projects
- Performing, analyzing and planning experiments under guidance of an experienced supervisor
- Generating recombinant vaccine candidates using techniques such as molecular cloning, genomic engineering and other recombinant DNA technology, etc.
- Experimentally optimizing expression conditions for vaccine production in E. coli to ensure product candidates with desired yields and characteristics
- Lab-scale fermentation of bacterial cultures
- Analyzing recombinantly produced vaccine candidates (i.e., ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, SE-HPLC, colorimetric assays etc.)
- Purifying proteins by chromatographic means
- Providing solutions for technical and scientific problems
- Communicating with other team members inside and outside of the research team for optimal performance
- Documenting data and presenting results at internal research meetings
You are an efficient and enthusiastic team player with:
- Proactive, enthusiastic and curious personality – you can get things done!
- M.Sc. in Molecular Biology or Microbiology from a recognized institution or an equivalent qualification
- Proven hands-on experience and profound knowledge in molecular microbiology, genetic engineering and bacteriology techniques
- Additional knowledge in prokaryotic protein expression, protein purification, and analytical biochemistry
- Hands-on experience in bioreactor fermentation and/or in ELISA analysis is a plus
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
We offer a friendly, highly motivated, multi-cultural and dynamic work environment located in Schlieren, near Zürich. The location is easily accessible by public transportation.
If you meet the requirements of this exciting position and want to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your detailed application, including a motivation letter, CV, diplomas and reference letters as one PDF file. Incomplete applications and applications via LinkedIn that only contain a CV will not be considered.
Please note that due to visa regulations, only applicants eligible to work in Switzerland can be considered for this position.
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