Analytical Food Scientist

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. 100%
Type of Contract: Permanent contract

**What we offer at Nestlé**

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

**Position Summary**

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.

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.

As the **Analytical Food Scientist**, you will provide analytical and scientific support to site laboratories, science and product development teams, and operations. This includes developing analytical methods, supporting project deliverables, maintaining Laboratory Instructions, and contributing to lab strategy and digitalization efforts.

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 Analytical Food Scientist**
- Develop and implement cutting-edge analytical methods for dairy and plant-based products.
- Support implementation and improvement of analytical methods for different matrices and equipment
- Scout for new technologies and methods from suppliers.
- Develop expertise in protein analysis for dairy and plant-based products.
- Contribute to the strategic roadmap for laboratory development.
- Test and develop new standards for analytical methods.
- Contribute to the digitalization and automation strategy of laboratories.
- Provide technical assistance and problem-solving support to factory operations.

**What will make you successful**
- Master's degree with 5 years of experience or PhD in analytical food chemistry.
- Expertise in chemistry analysis of dairy and plant-based matrices.
- Specific analytical experience in food protein analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and method validation.
- Extensive experience in good laboratory practices and safety.
- Strong digital competencies for data leverage and presentation.
- Analytical thinking and highly developed problem-solving mindset.
- Strong networking and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
- Leadership capabilities, autonomy, and result focus.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.

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.