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Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland

Institute: Nestlé Institute of Food 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; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.

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 “R&D Specialist for Enzyme Technology”, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation in food biotechnology, focusing specifically on Enzyme Technology research, laboratory experimentation and development that will ultimately be implemented into new Nestlé food products for better taste, crispier texture and many more applications.

In this role, you will deliver projects and processes based on strong scientific hypotheses in alignment with business objectives and consumer needs. You will work cross-functionally and support the transition from development to industrialization of the product to deliver innovative, affordable, sustainable, and functional food solutions.

A Day in the Life of an R&D Specialist for Enzyme Technology

• Embrace innovation as a catalyst for change: Lead science-driven and business-relevant development projects of Enzyme Technologies for new food products across all Nestlé categories. Develop expertise in the Enzyme technology field and provide technical and scientific support across relevant R&D projects

• Make a meaningful impact on our world: Present new results and methods to internal stakeholders from both scientific and business audience to ensure alignment and business support, and support the transition from development to industrialization of the products to deliver innovative food solutions

• Foster a culture of creativity and growth: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and experts from Nestlé Research and relevant R&D centers to ensure the success of the projects. Engage with diverse experts and thought leaders to inspire fresh thinking and drive entrepreneurial initiatives while coaching and guiding technicians, students, and apprentices.

• Stay at the forefront of science: Monitor relevant external technologies in both academia and industry, build and document knowledge about the latest methods, trends, developments and patenting opportunities in your field of expertise

What Will Make You Successful

• Ph.D. in Enzyme Technology, Food Biotechnology or another related field, with R&D experience in the field of Enzyme Technology or Food Science with enzyme application

• Innovation at Heart: Experience in enzyme engineering and protein structure-function relationship modelling & prediction. Experience in precision fermentation (recombinant expression and purification of proteins) is a plus. Proven track record in driving innovative projects that challenge the status quo and contribute to breakthrough solutions.

• People at Core: Ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, fostering an environment that encourages fresh thinking and values contributions. Excellent communication skills in English (written/spoken)

• Driven by Passion, Inspired by People: Openness, flexibility, and creativity in problem-solving while cultivating strong networking and teamwork abilities, ensuring all team members are valued

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

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

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.

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