Position Snapshot 
 
Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland  
Act. Rate: Full-Time 
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months  
Start Date: August 2025  - Flexible

What we offer at Nestlé

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Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success!
Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences!
Strong mentorship for your professional growth 
Professional network and route to entry level position

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 an R&D Flavors Intern, you will assist the Flavors Group in scientific research projects designed to establish the foundational science for new healthy and tasty products. You will have the opportunity to explore the factors that enhance dairy creaminess in a defined product base while identifying practical solutions. Collaborating closely with experienced scientists specialized in Flavor Science and skilled technicians will provide you with valuable insights and hands-on skills in the field.

A Day in the Life of an R&D Flavors Intern

• Conduct literature searches to gather relevant information on dairy creaminess modulation
• Under the guidance of your experienced colleagues, plan, execute, and consolidate experiments to enhance understanding of creaminess modulation and contribute to proof of concept initiatives
• Guided by team members, develop  prototypes to illustrate scientific hypotheses and key findings
• Support the development of analytical methods to measure taste-active compounds, including techniques such as LC-MS 
• Document research findings and present results in both written and oral formats at group and/or department meetings

What will make you successful

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Food Science, Analytical Science, Molecular and Biological Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology
• Demonstrated interest or relevant experience in flavor and analytical chemistry; prior academic coursework or projects involving LC-MS is highly preferred
• A strong sense of scientific curiosity coupled with a hands-on experimental approach
• Self-motivated, pragmatic, and well-organized, with the ability to ability to work independently
• Passionate about innovation and new technologies, showcasing a proactive 'can-do' attitude
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Fluent in English

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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.