Bioprocess Engineer - Pilot Plant (Fermentation & DSP) - Nestlé Research

Nestlé S.A.; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

Holidays & leave

Learning & development

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Nestlé Research in Lausanne, Switzerland is seeking a Bioprocess Engineer - Pilot Plant (DSP) to lead fermentation and downstream processing activities bridging lab-scale discovery and industrial manufacturing. The role requires collaboration with pilot plant teams, scientists, engineers, quality and safety specialists, and external partners to deliver sustainable innovations for people, pets, and the planet.

The position offers a fixed-term contract (2 years) with office-based, full-time work.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in fermentation or bioprocessing environments, especially pilot or industrial-scale operations.
• Experience with scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Strong analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving, with exposure to automation tools.

Aufgaben

• Leading pilot-scale bioprocess trials to translate research into scalable manufacturing.
• Optimizing fermentation media, feeding strategies and operating parameters for robust performance.
• Developing downstream processing approaches to improve yield, recovery and product quality.
• Building process understanding through data analysis and digital tools to support optimization and reproducibility.
• Ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality pilot plant operations through risk assessment and documentation.
• Shaping new biotech pilot plant capabilities by translating process needs into equipment and facilities.

Kenntnisse

Fermentation

Bioprocessing

Scale-up

Data analytics

Collaboration

Languages

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Work model: Office-based / Full time
Contract type / duration: Fixed-term contract (2 years)

Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

As a Bioprocess Engineer - Pilot Plant (Fermentation & DSP) at Nestlé Research, your mission is to lead bioprocessing activities that bridge lab-scale discovery and industrial manufacturing through robust fermentation and downstream processing solutions. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with pilot plant teams, scientists, engineers, quality and safety specialists, technical experts and external partners. 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 a Bioprocess Engineer - Pilot Plant (DSP)

• Leading pilot-scale bioprocess trials that help transform promising research into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Driving fermentation process development by optimizing media, feeding strategies and key operating parameters for reliable performance.
• Developing downstream processing approaches that improve yield, recovery and product quality.
• Building process understanding through data analysis, automation insights and digital tools that support optimization and reproducibility.
• Contributing to safe, compliant and high-quality pilot plant operations through risk assessment, documentation and continuous improvement.
• Shaping the development of new biotech pilot plant capabilities by translating process needs into practical equipment and facility solutions.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong expertise in fermentation, bioprocessing and pilot or industrial-scale operations.
• Applying scale-up, technology transfer and industrialization knowledge to make processes robust and ready for implementation.
• Using analytical thinking, process data and automation tools to troubleshoot, optimize and improve reproducibility.
• Collaborating across research, engineering, operations, quality and safety teams with ownership and a hands-on mindset.
• Communicating confidently and delivering presentations in French or 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. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.