The Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers, develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption. It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products and processes to all Nestlé markets worldwide.

Our mission – to delight the consumer wherever, whenever, however by delivering moments of genuine pleasure and indulgence - drives the need for us to attract, select and develop the right people for the right jobs throughout the value chain of our business.

Position Snapshot 
Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100% 
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months  
Start date: March 1, 2026
Deadline for applications: October 20, 2025

What we offer at Nestlé

International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment: Read more about our Nestlé Community 
Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success
Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences
Strong mentorship for your professional growth 

Position Summary  

As an R&D Flavour Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop your scientific competencies and provide valuable scientific support to projects by leveraging technical expertise in Flavour Science. Your primary focus will be to understand the origin and release of monoterpenes to enhance floral, fruity/citrusy flavors in the cup. You will play a key role in determining the precursors of monoterpenes and their levels in selected coffee origins.

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

• Provide technical and scientific support for R&D projects
• Plan and conduct laboratory analyses, collaborating closely with laboratory technicians to achieve project objectives
• Utilize cutting-edge analytical techniques and perform data treatment to extract meaningful insights
• Ensure the quality of scientific data generated, leveraging them into a comprehensive database for easy accessibility
• Regularly present research findings in written and oral form to team members and supervisors

What will make you successful

• Current student or fresh graduate of master's studies in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology
• Solid knowledge of organic or food chemistry, with familiarity in analytical techniques such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry being advantageous
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with analytics tools (e.g., Excel)
• Strong motivation, adaptability, and a quick learning ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus

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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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