Research Scientist

Research Scientist

At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. From pre-conception to adulthood, we are widening our reach and opening up new opportunities across the lifelong nutrition journey.

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen (BE), Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC), Science & Technology

Act. Rate: Full-Time

Type of contract: Permanent contract

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.

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A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

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Position Summary

As a Research Scientist you will be investigating innovative product / process concepts through applied research and provide scientific contributions to product / process development projects. You will be mainly working in the field of powdered products, leveraging your technical expertise on dry processing of food powders (e.g. spray drying).

A Day in the Life of a Research Scientist

• Plan and execute scientific experiments and projects to develop new concepts of potential business importance
• Contribute to project work, e.g. through project management, scientific advice, required analyses and technical assistance
• Document and communicate results in reports, presentations, NesTMS etc.
• Apply, build and maintain knowledge / expertise in the field of powder science & drying technologies; keep up with developments in aligned research fields, scientific and analytical disciplines
• Assess, elaborate, transfer methods (traditional, rapid)
• Maintain scientific / analytical network; liaise with other R&D units
• Represent NPTC Nutrition / Nestlé in field of expertise
• Provide leadership, focus and motivational support to laboratory team · Integrate and coach collaborators (e.g. lab technicians, apprentices, master students)
• Assist Group Manager in recruiting, integrating, coaching and developing people
• Assure Good Laboratory Practice and efficient laboratory operation

What will make you successful

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering (or a related discipline) or equivalent experience in R&D
• Several years of experience in managing R&D projects or activities, preferably in the food industry.
• Experince on functional properties of food powders and their characterization
• Strong knowledge of drying and powder handling technologies.
• Excellent scientific / technical know-how in data analysis and visualization
• Good understanding of digital tools for research
• Fluent in written and spoken English, German is a plus
• Good leadership and people management skills, at ease with frequent scope change
• Excellent communication skills

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At Nestlé Research and Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland, we develop for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts for a broad range of products of our Nutrition, Dairy, Health Science and Coffee businesses. In addition, we also provide technical assistance to our factories.

Konolfingen, CH