(Associate) Specialist in Analytical Chemistry of Packaging Materials 

Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences

Position Snapshot

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Research
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contract: Temporary contract

The recruitment will be entirely driven by the fit between the individual competencies and the requirements of the job. Each candidate whose skills match best the requirements of the role will be considered.

What we offer at Nestlé

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

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 Agriculture Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website.

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Check more about the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences here

As a Specialist in Analytical Chemistry of Packaging Materials, you will use analytical chemistry to identify and semi quantify molecules migrating from new packaging materials. Work in different NIPS projects to translate innovation to the impact of packaging safety and 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 Specialist in Analytical Chemistry of Packaging Materials

• Translate chemical screening information into safety assessments of new packaging materials
• Knowledge of packaging materials and migration of molecules thereof
• Knowledge on analytical chemistry and bioinformatic tools enabling identification of migrating compounds and compilation thereof

• Provide assistance to colleagues in R&D in safety assessment of new packaging materials
• Critically review packaging safety data provided by suppliers and interact with them

• Actively participate in relevant Expert Networks and collaborate with others in projects internally and externally
• develop a personal network of expertise internally and externally to collaborate and leverage into solutions needed by the company

What will make you successful

• PhD in analytical chemistry with ideally a first professional experience in the field (2-3 years)
• Experience with packaging (safety) is a plus
• Good knowledge on chromatographic methods coupled to mass spectrometry
• Knowledge on bioinformatic methodologies
• High motivation and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills

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.