Position Snapshot

Location: Singapore

Company: Nestle R&D Center, Singapore

Type of contract: 1 year contract

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

A day in the life of an Associate R&D Specialist…

• Establish and build competence in product/process/technology systems development according to project briefs and stage gates in NPDI by applying functional knowledge, skills and experience to support product innovation and renovation teams from inception through industrialization
• Support teams in break-through products and ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, (NHW, 60/40+), on time launch and within cost limits  
• Interact proactively with the other functions within NPTC Dairy and RDSG to ensure the overall project objectives are met                                  
• Ensure implementation KPIs are met
• Hands-on product development at the bench scale and Pilot Plant to deliver on Innovation & Renovation (I&R) business objectives.
• Provide product development support to project leaders and product developers on recipe (re)formulation, rapid prototyping, supplier relationships/interaction.       
• Propose and deliver on-time technical and product development activities in projects.
• Propose new ideas / activities on food science and technology
• Build knowledge and contribute to business related project and product development activities with initiative.
• Present proposals / results in written and oral form to stakeholders, interested parties or visitors.
• Support scope changes through proactive and open communication within project team
• Anticipate issues and provide alternative solution(s)
• Integrate and apply knowledge for the interpretation of results and for problem solving in the frame of R&D projects.
• Ensure continuity of effort
• Demonstrate good collaboration within the project team and enhance the interaction and collaboration between the various specialists, within the PTC and across R&D Units, Technical and Business Units and with external partners
• Enhance communication quality within project team
• Use and supports Expert Networks
• Create synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners (Open Innovation)
• Build long term relationship with external partners (3rd parties)             
• Quality of feedback from team members and stakeholders
• Manage Interface within project team and with stakeholders, interact with business partners                                                                                                                                 

What will make you successful

• Degree level in chemistry, microbiology, food science and technology or related disciplines
• Basic knowledge of quality, safety and hygiene requirements 
• Basic R&D or/and operating/factory experience
• First exposure in different project and support activities including systems used within the organization
• Has demonstrated the courage and ability to take decisions, solve problems and find solutions
• Good negotiating skills would be a plus                          
• Curious and motivated to learn