Mass spectrometry Research Assistant

Mass spectrometry Research Assistant

Lausanne, CH

Lausanne, CH

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and employs approximately 800 people. It consists of four major research institutes: Health Sciences, Material Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Nestlé Research combines fundamental science at the highest level, high-end analytical platforms leveraged by all research teams, and strong prototyping capabilities to accelerate the translation of science into innovation. Nestlé Research published around 1,000 scientific publications in peer review journals over the last five years, and files about 80 patents every year. Nestlé Research collaborates with approximately 100 universities or research institutes around the world. Learn more about Nestlé Research at www.nestle.com/randd.

Nestlé Research, Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Lausanne, Switzerland
2 years contract
Full-time
Starting date: as soon as possible

In this role, you will execute projects (or activities within projects) requiring analytical development, analysis and technical assistance for any topics linked to chemical contaminants (pesticides, veterinary drugs, mycotoxins & plant toxins, process contaminants, ...) in food. This involves sample preparation, quantification by mass spectrometry techniques (LC or GC coupled to tandem MS/MS, HRMS or MS/FID), and data processing with subsequent reporting.

• Develop and validate with lab work fit-for-purpose methods for chemical contaminants in food


• Independently organize activities involving a couple of collaborators and carry out experiments


• Propose new methodologies & applications, strengthen and renovate existing methods/methodologies


• Write Standard Operating Procedures in English language


• Transfer methods for routine analysis in Operations and assist end users during method implementation


• Establish Nestlé internal network locally or within Operations/R&D or with suppliers of MS instruments


• Coach junior technicians, master students and apprentices

• Technical diploma or Bachelor/Master in Chemistry, Life sciences or equivalent


• Minimum 3 years of working experience in mass spectrometry-based techniques for chemical contaminants in food, including experience in sample preparation for trace analysis (Quechers, SPE, online LC-GC)


• Strong organization and planification skills


• Service oriented mindset to efficiently support our Operational and R&D strategy


• Good oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory. French is a plus

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and employs approximately 800 people. It consists of four major research institutes: Health Sciences, Material Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Nestlé Research combines fundamental science at the highest level, high-end analytical platforms leveraged by all research teams, and strong prototyping capabilities to accelerate the translation of science into innovation. Nestlé Research published around 1,000 scientific publications in peer review journals over the last five years, and files about 80 patents every year. Nestlé Research collaborates with approximately 100 universities or research institutes around the world. Learn more about Nestlé Research at www.nestle.com/randd.

Nestlé Research, Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Lausanne, Switzerland
2 years contract
Full-time
Starting date: as soon as possible

In this role, you will execute projects (or activities within projects) requiring analytical development, analysis and technical assistance for any topics linked to chemical contaminants (pesticides, veterinary drugs, mycotoxins & plant toxins, process contaminants, ...) in food. This involves sample preparation, quantification by mass spectrometry techniques (LC or GC coupled to tandem MS/MS, HRMS or MS/FID), and data processing with subsequent reporting.

• Develop and validate with lab work fit-for-purpose methods for chemical contaminants in food


• Independently organize activities involving a couple of collaborators and carry out experiments


• Propose new methodologies & applications, strengthen and renovate existing methods/methodologies


• Write Standard Operating Procedures in English language


• Transfer methods for routine analysis in Operations and assist end users during method implementation


• Establish Nestlé internal network locally or within Operations/R&D or with suppliers of MS instruments


• Coach junior technicians, master students and apprentices

• Technical diploma or Bachelor/Master in Chemistry, Life sciences or equivalent


• Minimum 3 years of working experience in mass spectrometry-based techniques for chemical contaminants in food, including experience in sample preparation for trace analysis (Quechers, SPE, online LC-GC)


• Strong organization and planification skills


• Service oriented mindset to efficiently support our Operational and R&D strategy


• Good oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory. French is a plus

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.