Nestlé Institute of Food Safety & Analytical Sciences

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Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute: Institute of Food Safety & Analytical Sciences
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent

What we offer at Nestlé

• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way
• Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration
• A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core
• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow
• Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more

Position Summary

Join us as the Department Manager of Proteins & Carbohydrates Analytics, where you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering integrated solutions in protein and carbohydrate analytics. Your efforts will drive product innovation, uphold food safety and quality, and ensure compliance, establishing us as a global Center of Excellence in this field.

A Day in the Life of a Department Manager Proteins & Carbohydrates Analytics

• Lead and develop a dynamic team of 15+ scientist in the field of Proteins & Carbohydrates Analytics

• Explore and implement emerging technologies for protein and carbohydrate analysis
• Provide expert support to various teams, accelerating new product development initiatives
• Develop advanced methods for product innovation and quality control
• Manage the Department Project Portfolio in alignment with Nestlé Research’s strategic goals

What Will Make You Successful

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Proven leadership skills with expertise in analytical sciences
• Excellent communication and people management abilities
• Proficient in resource management to achieve departmental objectives
• High integrity and a proactive mindset aligned with organizational goals
• Able to speak English fluently

Exciting Opportunity Ahead! After submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to create a short video introduction, guided by a few specific questions. This is your chance to showcase your personality and passion.

We kindly ask that you submit your video within 7 days of your application to ensure we can assess your profile thoroughly. Please note that if this step is not completed within the specified time, we will assume you have chosen to withdraw your application

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

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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