Field Application Scientist

Limula SA is a Life Science Tools company based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Our mission is to make highly personalised cell therapies accessible to the patients in need, at reasonable cost, wherever they are. To achieve this goal, our multidisciplinary team provides a unique manufacturing platform that enables the production of these ‘living treatments’ at scale, through automation. 

We have the ambition to grow our team with a proactive approach to excellence and diversity, adding more passion and know-how with every individual we bring on board. You can find more information on our website www.limula.ch

Field Application Scientist (F/M,100%)

LOCATION: BIOPÔLE, EPALINGES, SWITZERLAND

START DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 OR LATER

You want to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven start-up environment? You have a passion for innovation, want to make a significant contribution to an ambitious project and be rewarded with opportunities? You are flexible and dedicated, ready to travel to meet our users and help them solve their problems? This role is for you!

Position Summary

To provide process support to partners and customers in their use of our automated cell therapy manufacturing platform, we are currently looking for a Field Application Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will bring her/his passion for cell therapy, becoming a power user of the Limula platform while supporting others in their adoption. You will work at the interface between the Limula team and our end-users, leveraging your ability to adapt to any situation. Your main responsibility will be to know our technology in every detail and deliver on-field process support for both pre- and post-sales activities. You will report to the Head of Applications and work in close collaboration with the Product and Marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand all technical aspects of the product, from the device and application perspectives.
• Master all protocols and applications of the platform, in order to train other users.
• Manage protocol design, optimisation, testing and troubleshooting.
• Perform experiments on various use cases, analyse, interpret and communicate results.
• Support other members of the Applications Team.
• Support the Product Team in demonstrations during customer evaluation and adoption phases.
• Provide end-users with training and support towards adoption.
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations and maximise satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with the Product and Marketing teams to identify customer requirements and new product features. Make recommendations for product improvements based on user feedback, identifies opportunities to expand into new applications.
• Actively participate in other company activities, including R&D projects and product reviews,
• Regularly present own results and contribute to internal meetings.
• Provide scientific support and documentation for sales activities.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Cell and Gene Therapy.
• At least two years of experience with a customer facing role in a laboratory tool company.
• Previous R&D and/or process development experience in the field of cell and gene therapy.
• Recent hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work and cell culture using state-of-the-art equipment is a distinct advantage.
• Able, available and keen to travel regularly, up to 50%.
• Resilient, problem-solving personality, with a strong sense of service.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working proficiency in written and spoken English, other languages a plus.

Benefits

• Company mission that aims to impact the lives of patients with life threatening conditions.
• Innovative and multidisciplinary project, at the interface between engineering and biology.
• Opportunity to work in the CGT industry, one of the most exciting fast growing medical fields.
• Fast-paced, highly stimulating environment with a collaborative atmosphere.
• Unique opportunity to join a company at an early stage, with avenues for career development.
• Competitive salary, with additional advantages and incentives including a fully funded pension.
• Respectful and equal opportunity work environment, in a world-class location.

Submit your resume and a motivation letter for this position, in a single pdf file.

Applications will be screened on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Limula strives to build a diverse team, and particularly encourages women and other groups underrepresented in the engineering field to apply.

To apply, or to request more information, please contact:

Dr. Caroline Boudousquié, Head of Applications

careers@limula.ch

Resumes submitted by recruiters or staffing agencies in advance of an executed agreement with Limula SA will be considered unsolicited and the company will not be responsible for any related fees.

Last updated on Jul 10, 2024