Limula SA is a Life Science start-up based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Our company was established with the mission to help bring the most personalised cancer treatments to the patients in need, at reasonable cost, wherever they are. To achieve this goal, our multidisciplinary team provides a unique bioreactor technology that enables the production of CAR T-cell therapies at scale, through automation.

We have the ambition to build a diverse team, adding more passion and curiosity with every individual we bring on board, and are looking for a highly motivated

Intern, Software engineer (F/M)

Location: Biopole, Epalinges, Switzerland

Start Date: From 01.Jun.2025

You want to discover what it is like to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven start-up environment? You have the ambition to contribute to an ambitious project while learning new skills? You are flexible and dedicated, ready to tackle challenges and broaden your skill set? This role is for you!

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

Internship Summary

We offer a hands-on internship, at the interface between engineering and biology. To support Limula in the development of the best possible solution for automated cell therapy manufacturing, you will work with our engineering team and bring your passion for innovation and technology. You will participate in the development of the testing of our device functionalities, automation protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for cell processing and culture.

Responsibilities

• Help code new subsystem features and test their functionality by assisting the Engineering team
• Participate to the design and validation of innovative methods
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for our product
• Ensure exhaustive and thorough documentation - e.g. SOP and technical documents
  
  
  

Requirements

• Training in software engineering and interest for life science applications, (bio)engineering
• Software development, C#, embedded software, sensors, Lab instrumentation
• Experience with biology and sample handling would be a plus
• Creative, pro-active, self-motivated, flexible personality, ready to assume a wide variety of tasks
• Problem-solving skills, solution-oriented mentality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Working proficiency in written and spoken English
• Willing and able to work full time, on-site at Biopôle, Lausanne, Switzerland
  
  
  

Benefits

Limula offers:

• 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
• An opportunity to get work experience in the Cell & Gene Therapy industry
• Fast-paced, highly stimulating environment with a fun and collaborative atmosphere
• Unique opportunity to get experience in a company at an early stage
• Respectful and equal opportunity work environment