Associate Specialist in Lipids

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent
Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
As an Associate R&D Specialist in Lipids & Metabolic Analytics department at Nestlé Research, your mission is to provide scientific expertise in advanced lipid analytics to help developing, validating and transferring fit-for-purpose analytical methodologies to support product innovation. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with scientists, experts, innovation partners and technical teams across Nestlé. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.
How you’ll make an impact as an associate R&D specialist in Lipids Analytics
• Leading project activities with independence, accuracy, and scientific rigor to meet defined objectives and timelines.
• Organizing laboratories activities and carrying out experiments involving internal or external partners.
• Driving the implementation of analytical methods and technical solutions that improve lipid analysis capabilities in our Nestlé Operation sites across the world.
• Strengthening the scientific evidence on lipids to support breakthrough innovation.
• Contributing to technological scouting and drive continuous improvement.
What will make you successful
• Bringing a PhD with recognized expertise in lipid analysis using advanced-analytics based on mass spectrometry techniques (HRMS and MS/MS) with 1-3 years of expertise in the domain.
• Leveraging operational and business needs and research thinking to develop, validate and transfer fit-for-purpose analytical methods to support product innovation.
• Collaborating with a quality-focused, proactive and curiosity, agility and creativity across research and technology.
• Communicating fluently in English.
• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.
At Nestlé Research, we place people at the core of everything we do.
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
What to expect from our hiring process
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer.
We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
Ready to #BreakthroughTogether?
Apply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.