Cell Biology & Nutrient Absorption Intern – Hybrid

Nestlé S.A.; Vaud; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Research in Lausanne invites applications for a Cell Biology and Nutrient Absorption Intern. The role focuses on studying how dietary lipids are absorbed using a human intestinal model, delivering insights to nutrition research.

You will collaborate with scientists, technicians and partners across Nestlé Research, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship. Successful candidates are current students or recent graduates in biology-related fields, with a passion for gut physiology and lipid

Qualifications

• Student or fresh graduate in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Life Sciences or related field.
• Strong interest in gut physiology, lipid metabolism and advanced laboratory models.
• Familiar with molecular and cellular biology techniques and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how dietary lipids are absorbed using a human stem cell-derived intestinal model.
• Generate high-quality experimental data and mechanistic insights on lipid uptake and metabolism.
• Optimize lipid preparation, cell-based experiments and analytical quantification.
• Communicate results with multidisciplinary partners through analyses, reports and presentations.

Skills

Gut physiology

Lipid metabolism

Cell biology techniques

Data analysis

Education

Biology/Biotechnology/Biomedical Sciences or related

Job description

Nestlé Research in Lausanne invites applications for a Cell Biology and Nutrient Absorption Intern. The role focuses on studying how dietary lipids are absorbed using a human intestinal model, delivering insights to nutrition research.

You will collaborate with scientists, technicians and partners across Nestlé Research, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship. Successful candidates are current students or recent graduates in biology-related fields, with a passion for gut physiology and lipid