Position Snapshot 
 
Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland  
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition 
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. 100% 
Type of contract: Permanent contract 
 
What we offer at Nestlé 
 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary  

At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. From pre-conception to adulthood, we are widening our reach and opening up new opportunities across the lifelong nutrition journey.
 
As a Laboratory Technician, you will perform R&D project related microbial analysis and experiments, monitor environmental pathogens, maintain laboratory hygiene and safety as well as ensure GLP compliance.

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 Laboratory Technician 

• Conduct R&D project related experiments and protocols regarding to new method development, validation projects, and technical assistance requests.
• Prepare and perform standard microbial analyses for powders and sterility tests. 
• Manage data of microbiological results from factories. 
• Assist as deputy for environmental, water, and air monitoring for pathogens (pilot plant) and free chlorine in water. 
• Act as a deputy for approving analysis requests, releasing results, and liaising with the lab manager in case of non-conformities. 
• Master & provide training on analytical techniques & laboratory work, assuring a high level of compliance with GLP and other laboratory safety standards.

What will make you successful

• Federal VET diploma as Laboratory Technician or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree also welcomed.
• Experience in analytical microbiology.
• Previous experience in another laboratory is a plus.
• Result oriented, flexible and open-minded.
• Solid knowledge of English.

At Nestlé Research and Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland, we develop for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts for a broad range of products of our Nutrition, Dairy, Health Science and Coffee businesses. In addition, we also provide technical assistance to our factories.

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