Job Information
Nestle R&D Technician in Lausanne, Switzerland
Applied Microbiology Group
Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences
Position Snapshot
Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute: Nestlé Institute of Food Sciences
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Important Information: After submitting your application, you will be automatically invited to record a video introduction guided by specific questions. This video introduction should take no longer than 10 minutes.
Once this step is completed, we would be pleased to consider your application and assess your profile accordingly. Kindly be informed that we will only consider candidates who have completed this step within 7 days from application. In case you miss this step, we will regretfully conclude that you are withdrawing your application.
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trimf2I_9lg) or read more about Nestlé Research at our website (https://www.nestle.com/about/research-development) . Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nestle-research-and-development/) .
Learn more about the Institute of Food Sciences here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkB-ezKh9PQ) .
We are looking for a R&D Technician , to plan and execute scientific technical work in the field of Applied Microbiology.
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 R&D Technician in the Applied Microbiology group
Together with R&D scientists, plan and execute wet lab experiments for probiotic development or food fermentation projects
Participate to the maintenance, characterization and exploitation of the Nestle Culture Collection, our beneficial microbes repository
Participate in the maintenance of a state-of-the-art microbiology lab and related equipments
Coaching and training of students
Work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
What will make you successful
CFC of Laboratory technician in biology (or equivalent)
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of microbiology
Experience in the field of lactic acid bacteria is a plus
Experience in the development and use of molecular biology methods is a plus
Ability to work in interdisciplinary environment.
Pro-active, open-minded team player with good communication skills
Fluent in French (oral & written), English is a plus
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.