Senior Technician

Nestlé; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Paid holidays beyond legal minimum

Learning and development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Nestlé Research in Lausanne, Switzerland seeks a Senior Technician in Micronutrients and Phytochemicals Analytics. You will deliver reliable analytical data, develop sample preparation methods for allergen and micronutrient analyses, and operate advanced equipment to ensure high-quality results.

You will collaborate across teams, share expertise, and support project objectives while handling allergenic materials as needed. Fluent English and French are required, with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in analytical chemistry or related field.
• Experience with sample preparation in industry or academia.
• Experience with allergen analysis and handling allergenic materials in a lab.
• Familiarity with spectroscopic measurements (IR, Raman, XRF) and LC is a plus.
• Good laboratory practices, quality and safety standards.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset; fluent in English and French.

Aufgaben

• Deliver reliable analytical data to support research, product quality, and operations decisions.
• Develop and apply sample preparation methods for allergens, micronutrients, phytochemicals, and related analyses; including spectroscopic measurements.
• Operate and maintain advanced analytical equipment to ensure timely, high-quality results.
• Critically evaluate analytical outcomes and translate results into actionable insights for project teams.
• Provide technical assistance for projects and allergen-related topics; support for trace analysis and method development.
• Share expertise with colleagues, apprentices and students to build capability across analytical activities.

Kenntnisse

Analytical chemistry

Allergen analysis

Lab techniques

Collaborative teamwork

English and French communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry or related field

Tools

Infrared spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

X-ray fluorescence

Liquid chromatography

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Work model: On site / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent
Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

As a Senior Technician in Micronutrients and Phytochemicals Analytics at Nestlé Research, your mission is to provide high-quality analytical support that helps research and operations teams make confident, science-based decisions. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with scientists, analytical experts, technical teams and partners across Nestlé Research. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.

What you’ll make an impact as a Senior Technician in Micronutrients and Phytochemicals Analytics

• Delivering reliable analytical data that supports research, product quality and operational decisions.
• Developing and applying sample preparation methods within projects, including approaches for allergens, microparticles, micronutrients and phytochemicals analysis as well as spectroscopic measurements.
• Operating and maintaining advanced analytical equipment to ensure robust, timely and high-quality results.
• Evaluating analytical outcomes critically and turning results into clear insights for project teams and stakeholders.
• Contributing to method development and providing technical assistance to markets, including analytical support for allergen-related topics where the role may require handling or being in direct contact with allergenic food materials.
• Supporting project teams with technical assistance, sample preparation for trace analysis and analytical interpretation to ensure robust delivery of project objectives.
• Sharing expertise with colleagues, apprentices and students to build capability across analytical activities.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bringing a Bachelor’s degree, CFC or equivalent qualification in analytical chemistry or a related field, with solid experience in sample preparation gained in industry or academia.
• Applying hands-on knowledge of allergen analysis and being comfortable working in a laboratory environment where allergenic food materials may be handled, prepared or analyzed, with potential direct contact as part of the role. You will also bring knowledge of spectroscopic measurements such as infrared, Raman or X-ray fluorescence, ideally including microparticle analysis. Knowledge in trace analysis and liquid chromatography is a plus.
• Using good laboratory practices, quality and safety standards to deliver accurate, compliant and trusted results.
• Collaborating with curiosity, analytical rigor and a solution-oriented mindset in diverse technical teams.
• Communicating confidently in English and French.
• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset, to create shared value.

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 bonusHealthcare 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 an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. Depending on the role, a video assessment may be included. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. 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.