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

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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

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