Research & Development Scientist

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is eligible for Visa Sponsorship for USA based candidates.

Position Summary

Join us as a Scientist in our Science & Technology department for our Coffee R&D Division, in Marysville, OHIO, USA. You will play a crucial role in driving innovation and contributing to R&D activities for the biggest Coffee and Creamers brands (COFFEEMATE, STARBUCKS, NESCAFE, NESPRESSO). More specifically, you will be responsible for developing S&T solutions enabling the launch of Innovations that will delight our consumers around the world and will collaborate with diverse teams that help each other to learn, grow and develop!

A Day in the life of a Scientist in our Department (Primary Responsibilities):

Contribute to large innovation projects by developing Scientific & Technical solutions for RTD Coffees and Liquid Creamers: Develop scientific hypotheses, design experiments, coordinate bench scale and pilot scale trials. Analyze and interpret data from experiments, and provide technical recommendations and insights to optimize product formulations and processes using latest digital tools. Implement the S&T solutions in factories to bring new products on the market by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product development, factories, marketing, and quality assurance. Propose proactively new opportunities to delight our Consumers with new Innovations by staying up to date with the latest consumer trends, industry trends, and scientific advancements, and by leveraging external ecosystem (academia, suppliers and start-ups). Act as a Project Manager for scientific projects and update stakeholders on regular basis on project progress. Coach product developers, application groups, and provide support to factories. Enjoy great cups of coffee … and creamer!

What we offer at Nestle?

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development - a unique learning journey as part of our Science & Technology Department where you will continue to develop your scientific expertise, gain key insights into our global R&D, interact with diverse teams & build a strong network. The chance to contribute to large-scale innovations in a dynamic international working environment. Unlimited tasting experiences in the world of Coffee Beverages. Flexible work policies: on-site and work remotely possible, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

Please find below what we think is needed to succeed in this role:

Minimum 5 years with a Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, Food Chemistry or related fields. Two-three years with a Ph. D is preferred. Experience in Beverages, Dairy or Coffee Industry is a plus. Proven experience in conducting scientific research (including designing experiments, analyze data using relevant laboratory equipment and digital tools) enabling the successful launch of new innovative products. Strong track record on translating science into tangible business benefits based on understanding of food and beverage science (including ingredient functionality, formulation, and processing). Experience in project management, effective communication skills and ability to work both in a cross functional team and independently. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Curious, open minded, drive for results, taking initiatives and autonomous profile.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com

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