R&D Specialist

Applied Microbiology Group

Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute: Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Important Information: After submitting your application, you will be automatically invited to record a video introduction guided by specific questions. This video introduction should take no longer than 10 minutes.
Once this step is completed, we would be pleased to consider your application and assess your profile accordingly. Kindly be informed that we will only consider candidates who have completed this step within 7 days from application. In case you miss this step, we will regretfully conclude that you are withdrawing your application.

What we offer at Nestlé

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. For an overview of our research activities follow this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn.

Learn more about the Institute of Food Sciences here.

We are looking for a R&D Specialist, to plan and conduct research projects and to translate scientific concepts into business relevant outcomes.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a R&D Specialist in the Applied Microbiology group

• Manage innovation projects aiming at developing new biotic (pro-; post; syn-) related concepts/products
• Drive scientific understanding of probiotic mode of action
• Use the knowledge on physiology of lactic acid bacteria and probiotics in developing new concepts/products
• Build interdisciplinary collaborations internally as well as externally with universities and companies
• Present results to internal stakeholders and at international conferences
• Coach and guide technicians and students
• Work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

What will make you successful

• PhD in Microbiology or Biotechnology, or any topic related to probiotics
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience after PhD in the field of probiotic research is a must
• Experience in molecular biology and bacterial physiology is a plus
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary environment and to translate his/her knowledge and skills to other research fields and people of different background, experiences in managing scientific collaborations
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Pro-active, open-minded team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English (oral & written), French is a plus

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.