Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences 

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland 
Institute: Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: 2 years contract

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What we offer at Nestlé

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 Agricultural Sciences. For an overview of our research activities follow this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn.

Learn more about the Institute of Health Sciences here.

We are looking for an Associate Specialist Microbial Metabolites, to support and manage research activities focused on understanding the role of microbial metabolites in microbiome-host interactions. This role involves expanding the systems biology view on metabolites: integrating metabolites from different biological sources to understand how microbial metabolism drives the functional microbiome & microbiome-host interactions, collaborating with other groups and external network to explore microbial metabolites and functional aspects of microbiome-host crosstalk, and supporting communication on the role of metabolites in the context of microbiome-host topics.

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 an Associate Specialist Microbial Metabolites

• Develop and execute cross-business research activities in microbiome-mediated physiology and health
• Provide expertise on interpretation and integration of metabolomics data using state of the art methods to build an integrative view of microbiome-host interactions and role of metabolites in functional microbiome 
• Ensure effective IP strategies
• Foster innovation through team collaboration and guidance
• Facilitate interaction with technical teams and scientists across NIHS, Nestlé Research & Nestlé Product and Technology Center
• Cultivate relationships within R&D and relevant businesses to support needs and generate ideas
• Monitor external partners and strengthen strategic relationships when necessary
• Support communication of scientific results internally and externally

What will make you successful

• PhD in Biochemistry, Microbiology or Metabolism in the field of metabolomics and microbial metabolites, particularly in the context of microbiome-host interactions
• Experience in leading projects and stakeholder management
• Interest and experience in bridging science and technology
• Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills
• Fluent in English

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.
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