Position Snapshot
    
Location: R&D Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition 
Act. Rate: 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 12 months 
Start date: 1.11.2023 

Position Summary  

We at Nestlé Research & Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland develop for Nestlé worldwide new products, processes, and packaging concepts in the areas of Dairy and Nutrition. 

The Nutrition “Strategic Business Unit” (SBU) is part of the Nestlé Group. Our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We will 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. At the heart of our mission is the knowledge and understanding that nutrition in the first 1 000 days of life, from conception, through pregnancy and throughout the child’s first two years of life - has a direct and significant impact on health and performance in later life. Our product portfolio includes such trusted and well-recognized brands as NAN, LACTOGEN, NESTOGEN, GERBER, CERELAC, SMA and ILLUMA.

The Packaging Laboratory at Nestle is seeking a highly motivated and talented graduate to join our dynamic team. As a Packaging Intern, you will be responsible for various tasks related to equipment inventory management, calibration, documentation, and operating procedures. Additionally, you will be involved in writing instructions and guidelines, performing laboratory analyses, and preparing comprehensive reports.

A Day in the Life of an Intern in Product Development

• Assist in the comprehensive assessment of specifications and documentation of various packaging materials used by the site, ensure that the packaging material is compliant to the Nestlé golden rules of sustainable packaging, and verify the completeness of the regulatory compliance documentation provided by the supplier.
• Manage the packaging laboratory equipment portfolio, ensuring proper functioning, maintenance, calibration, documentation, and maintain an organized inventory of laboratory supplies and materials.
• Develop and update operating procedures for efficient laboratory operations, prepare clear and concise instructions and guidelines for equipment and laboratory methods.
• Conduct laboratory analysis as per demand and provide accurate and reliable results; compile and write comprehensive reports based on laboratory findings.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive and result focus combined with an innovative mindset
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluent in English (oral and written), at ease at networking in international environment 

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.