Research Scientist, Fermentation & Bioprocess Development

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As a member of the Lallemand Corporate R&D team, you will contribute to the improvement of existing products and the development of new products through fermentation process development and strain evaluation.

• Screen and characterize yeast and bacterial strains in bioreactors.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot upstream (USP) processes for the production of microbial biomass, enzymes, and molecules.
• Assist scale-up and scale-down studies to support commercial manufacturing.
• Support technology transfer and process implementation across Lallemand sites.

• Screen and characterize microbial strains for enzyme and molecule production.
• Develop and optimize batch, fed-batch, and continuous fermentation processes.
• Design, program, execute, and monitor bioreactor experiments.
• Assist scale-up and scale-down studies to support commercial production.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of existing manufacturing processes.

• Plan and execute fermentation runs.
• Prepare media, feeds, inocula, and bioreactors.
• Perform reactor setup, start-up, sampling, process monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Carry out reactor shutdown, cleaning, sterilization, and autoclaving activities.
• Maintain fermentation equipment and ensure the technical readiness of the platform.
• Support occasional spray-drying activities for enzyme projects.

• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Apply statistical and data-analysis tools to support process-development decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Communicate results and technical recommendations to R&D and business stakeholders.

• Contribute to project planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Collaborate with teams in strain engineering, analytical sciences, DSP, QC, operations, and manufacturing.
• Support technology transfer, training, and process implementation across Lallemand sites.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory procedures, workflows, and technical standards.

• Contribute to the day-to-day operation and development of the fermentation platform.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Support the upkeep, calibration, and maintenance of fermentation equipment.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate fermentation schedules that may occasionally require off-hours or weekend sampling.

• B.Sc. + 5 years experience or M.Sc. + 2 years experience or higher academic degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with microbial fermentation involving yeast and/or bacteria.
• Experience with batch, fed-batch, and continuous bioprocesses.
• Strong understanding of microbial physiology and fermentation science.
• Experience operating laboratory-scale bioreactors (e.g., 2-L scale).
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and laboratory best practices.

• Experience with Sartorius MFCS software and bioprocess control systems is highly desirable; experience with other bioprocess software is also a plus.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE), microbiology, molecular biology, metabolic engineering, biochemistry, or metabolic flux analysis is an advantage.
• Experience with Excel-macros, programming and data-analysis skills is an advantage.
• Industrial experience is an advantage but not a requirement.

• Highly organized, hands-on, and detail-oriented.
• Strong laboratory housekeeping, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable working daily with fermentation equipment and laboratory operations.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Valid work permit or residence permit for Switzerland.

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