Junior Sensory Research Assistant “Market-leading products and headline-making projects” Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland Undefined period of time, Act rate 100% Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and employs approximately 800 people. It consists of three major research institutes: Health Sciences, Material Sciences and Food Safety & Analytical 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 atwww.nestle.com/randd. To complete our Perception Physiology department, we are looking for a Junior Sensory Research Assistant .Demonstrating excellent organizing skills and team spirit , you will assist the Sensory Specialist in all practical aspect of sensory testing and follow sensory laboratory good practices. Key responsibilities
Provide sensory support to innovation/renovation projects by playing an active part in cross-functional project teams and contribute to define Sensory Evaluation methodologies to apply.
Plan, organize and run panel sessions and sensory tests (build session in sensory software, prepare and code samples, provide samples to panelists)
Manage products under tests (procurement, storage and disposal of samples as well as compliance document tracking)
Analyse/interpret with Sensory Specialist and report results with recommendations (and present results if required).
As a responsible for Sensory laboratory, implement and nurture good laboratory practices and safe laboratory behaviour.
Screen, train and monitor performance of internal and external panels (or provide support on those activities).
Keep sensory equipment and facilities clean, organized and operational. Order material/supplies as required and suggests improvements.
Administers products under tests as well as sensory references (incl. manufacturing, ordering if relevant).
Maintain records of external panel attendance and administers panels information.
Education and experience
Master degree in Sensory Science and/or Food Science, ideally with a Sensory Major
An experience in sensory laboratory management is a plus
Technical training in scientific or food-related field would be a strong asset
Fluent in English, working level and full command of sensory terminology in French, any other language is an asset
Show us that you have excellent communication and analytical skills. Your ability to contribute to a climate for innovation/renovation and knowledge sharing is what will set you apart among the other candidates.Your sense of initiative and consciousness, combined with good proactive cooperation are assets to our company. If you are interested in joining a very international scientific environment and if you want to make a difference to our performance, please apply in English on www.nestle.com/jobs. The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 89.8 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2017. Employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. The product development is based on nutritional science lead research for being able to propose healthier product to consumer. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestle Research develop alsobiomedical research to better understand health and disease as influenced by genetics, metabolism and environment with the goal of translating this knowledge into personalized science-based nutrition.Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us onwww.nestle.com.
