Bioprocess Engineer - Pilot Plant (Fermentation & DSP)
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-3RZCQ
- Discipline
- Pharma & biotech engineer
- Region
- Vaud, Lausanne (VD)
- Client
- Food research and development
- Advertised on
- 14.10.2026
You lead pilot-scale bioprocessing activities, combining fermentation and downstream processing to bridge lab-scale research and industrial manufacturing.
Your tasks
- Lead pilot-scale bioprocess trials transforming research into scalable manufacturing solutions
- Drive fermentation process development, optimizing media, feeding strategies and operating parameters
- Develop downstream processing approaches to improve yield, recovery and product quality
- Build process understanding through data analysis, automation insights and digital tools
- Contribute to safe, compliant and high-quality pilot plant operations via risk assessment and documentation
- Shape development of new biotech pilot plant capabilities by translating process needs into equipment solutions
What you bring
- Strong expertise in fermentation, bioprocessing and pilot or industrial-scale operations
- Knowledge of scale-up, technology transfer and industrialization
- Analytical thinking and use of process data and automation tools for troubleshooting and optimization
- Experience collaborating across research, engineering, operations, quality and safety teams
- Confident communication and presentation skills in French or English
Conditions
- Workload: 100 %
- Work model: Hybrid
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- Fixed-term contract (2 years)
- Office-based with hybrid work possibilities
- Full time
How to apply
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