Laboratory Technician in Analytical Chemistry

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Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland

Institute: Nestlé Institute of Food Safety and Analytical Sciences (NIFSAS)

Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent

Target Start Date: January 2026

Duty pattern: requires some flexibility for being able to work on different technologies and various topics.

What we offer at Nestlé

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

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

As a "Laboratory Technician in Analytical Chemistry" in an R&D environment, you will provide technical support to develop, validate & implement tailor-made analytical methods for new technologies. You will have the opportunity to use and maintain advanced technical equipment for the determination of chemical contaminants in foodstuffs, ensuring quality and safety for all Nestlé products categories

You will shape experimental work in the laboratory, run the experiments and interpret the data for assisting scientists at obtaining meaningful results and methods that are fit for the purpose. You will build strong relationships with routine laboratories worldwide to provide effective technical assistance upon need for all Nestlé products categories.

A Day in the Life of a Laboratory Technician in Analytical Chemistry

• Embrace innovation as a catalyst for change: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, validate & implement tailor-made analytical methods for new technologies. Use cutting-edge equipment to identify chemical contaminants in foodstuffs and ensure product quality and safety. Ensure that innovative methodologies are integrated into our research efforts.

• Make a meaningful impact on our world: Prepare experiments in the laboratory, including writing of protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that not only fulfill scientific objectives but also contribute to sustainable practices, ultimately making a positive impact on global health and well-being.

• Foster a culture of creativity and growth: Engage with diverse experts and thought leaders to inspire fresh thinking and drive entrepreneurial initiatives by running experiments/sample preparations under safe conditions in the laboratory and ensuring material and consumables purchasing while storing samples under appropriate conditions (GLP).

• Stay at the forefront of science: Monitor relevant external technologies in both academia and industry, ensure suitability and maintenance of analytical platforms (usually mass spectrometry systems) in the laboratory, run data acquisition, process the raw data, and structure the results prior to interpretation.

What Will Make You Successful

• Higher Diploma or above in Analytical Chemistry or Organic Chemistry

• Extensive experience in laboratory work on analytical chemistry, previous experience with mass spectrometry and/or chemical contaminants analysis is a plus

• Experience in method development from sample preparation to data acquisition and method validation according to guidelines

• Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures, and applying Good Laboratory Practices

• Ability to work on hyphenated techniques (mass spectrometry) and simple tests (rapid methods)

• Good analytical and organizational skills

• Good computer skills, and experience in Laboratory Information Management System

• Good communication skills in English (written and oral), French language skills is a strong plus

• People at Core: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, fostering an environment that encourages fresh thinking and values contributions. Display openness, flexibility, and creativity in problem-solving while cultivating strong networking and teamwork abilities

• Innovation at Heart: Proven track record in driving innovative projects that challenge the status quo and contribute to breakthrough solutions, jida jit0834a jiy25a