Job Description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

This intern project will be focusing on proof-of-concept on new research concepts.

Key objectives include: 1. Enhance understanding of various interactions among ingredients and phase interactions to inform product formulation; 2. Execute initial feasibility tests to evaluate ingredient loading capacity and stability; 3. Depending other emerging priorities, the intern may also assist in a feasibility study for a plant-based high-protein drink, contributing to the exploration of new product opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct lab-scale experiments to assess new technologies and new ingredients to deliver health promoting ingredients in enjoyable & healthy formats. Optimize process conditions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaborate closely with the Product Development team to assist in formulation efforts, and support processing trials at the pilot scale

• Stability and functionality evaluation at both the product and ingredients level

• Summarize key findings and present results to team members

• Provide support to additional feasibility testing as required.

Experience:

Laboratory experience in food chemistry and product formulation is strongly preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge in chemical interactions among different ingredients and physical interactions between different phases (solid, liquid, semi-liquid)

• In-depth knowledge phase interactions (solid, liquid, semi-liquid), moisture migration, water activity, emulsification, etc.

• Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving results with precision and analytical thinking. Possesses innovative mindset, intellectual curiosity, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to learn rapidly and effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with and ability to adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to facilitate documentation, data analysis, and presentations

Education:

• BSc or MSc in Food science, Nutrition science, Biochemistry / Biology, Chemistry, or related field

• Grad students preferred

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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