Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences

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Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland 
Institute: Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100% 
Type of contract: Permanent 

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow

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Position Summary

As an Associate Paper Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the development, scale-up, and industrialization of novel fiber-based materials for food packaging applications. You will contribute to key projects aimed at delivering high barrier recyclable paper for flexible and rigid food packaging. This includes developing paper structures that meet food safety and shelf life expectations while securing intellectual property through lab validation and industrial-scale trials. 

A Day in the Life of an Associate Paper Specialist

• Lead and execute research projects as an associate paper packaging specialist
• Manage the scale-up of novel paper structures
• Support the development of polymer-coated paper structures for feasible applications
• Drive the deployment of evolving paper recyclability protocols within Institute Packaging Sciences
• Develop and maintain expertise, including impactful publications and communications
• Generate intellectual property in the area of fiber-based packaging

What Will Make You Successful

• MsC and/or PhD  in paper engineering or a relevant field, ideally in paper packaging for food and beverage applications
• Proven experience in leading research projects and scaling up R&D concepts in fiber-based packaging
• Strong ability to build external partnerships and think strategically
• Passionate about innovation with a strong work ethic and integrity
• Ability to foster a climate for innovation, renovation, and knowledge sharing
• Focused on translating and implementing scientific concepts into business solutions
• Proficiency in English

Exciting Opportunity Ahead! After submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to create a short video introduction, guided by a few specific questions. This is your chance to showcase your personality and passion.

We kindly ask that you submit your video within 7 days of your application to ensure we can assess your profile thoroughly. Please note that if this step is not completed within the specified time, we will assume you have chosen to withdraw your application

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