Job Detail

Trainee – Liposomal vaccine design & Manufacturing

Description
Function Trainee
Location / Contact AC Immune SA, EPFL Innovation Park, Building B, 1015 Lausanne
hr@acimmune.com
Percentage 100 % - 6 months internship
Reporting Line Head of Manufacturing
Company Profile •AC Immune is a clinical stage Swiss biotech company focused on the
development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for Alzheimer’s
and other neurodegenerative diseases

• 140+ Employees, 20+ nationalities, IPO in 2016, listed on NASDAQ


• AC Immune SA is a progressive, equal opportunity employer

Job description AC Immune is seeking a trainee in the Manufacturing team within AC
Immune’s Technical Operations team, working on the development of new
synthetic methodologies and advanced process development / process
optimization to manufacture new liposomal vaccine entities.
The candidate must possess a scientific background in process
development and purification methods of biologics, general evaluation of
physico-chemical properties and handling of biological molecules such as
synthetic peptides. Prior knowledge in formulation development and
nanoparticle preparation is a plus.
The candidate must have demonstrated ability to prepare protocols, plan
and perform laboratory work independently, diligently record his work and
analyze data generated during experimental work.
Key Responsibilities •Utilize Design of Experiment (DoE) approaches to systemically assess
various manufacturing process parameters that may impact the quality
and efficacy of liposomal vaccine products in vivo

• Preparation of liposomal formulation using various modern techniques


• Statistical experimental design, analysis and evaluation


• Participate to general laboratory organization

Qualifications & Skills The candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Master program in a domain leading to an engineer title
  with good background in Biotechnology or Materials Science or
  Chemistry/Chemical Engineering


• Experience in nanoparticle/nanomedicine preparation and
  characterization would be a plus


• Excellent capabilities in work organization and data documentation


• Team player paired with autonomous, organized and careful work style


• Flexibility and ready to learn new techniques


• Good spoken and written English are required