Functional Microbiome Research Associate

Nestlé S.A.; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nestlé S.A. Research in Lausanne seeks an Associate Specialist Functional Microbiome to advance microbial metabolite research and translate insights into nutrition, health and petcare applications.

You will collaborate across microbiome, metabolomics, immunology and related fields to turn ideas into impactful solutions for people, pets, and the planet. The role emphasizes project leadership, stakeholder management, and clear communication of complex science to diverse stakeholders, with a focus

Qualifikationen

• PhD required with a strong focus on microbial metabolites in microbiome-host interactions.
• Experience applying systems biology, metabolomics or functional microbiome knowledge to derive actionable insights.
• Ability to lead projects and manage stakeholders with a results-driven mindset.

Aufgaben

• Develop research on microbial metabolites and their role in microbiome-host interactions.
• Translate scientific insights into nutrition, health and petcare applications with business relevance.
• Strengthen approaches to move microbiome research from correlations toward causal understanding.
• Build cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, technical experts and partners.
• Expand external networks to identify new methods and opportunities.
• Communicate high-quality outputs through publications and presentations.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Science communication

Ausbildung

PhD in biochemistry/microbiology/metabolism

Jobbeschreibung

Nestlé S.A. Research in Lausanne seeks an Associate Specialist Functional Microbiome to advance microbial metabolite research and translate insights into nutrition, health and petcare applications.

You will collaborate across microbiome, metabolomics, immunology and related fields to turn ideas into impactful solutions for people, pets, and the planet. The role emphasizes project leadership, stakeholder management, and clear communication of complex science to diverse stakeholders, with a focus