Join a global research team in Lausanne, Switzerland, where you help drive innovation in packaging sciences for food and beverage products. At Nestlé Research, you work in a diverse, inclusive environment that values creativity, growth, and collaboration. Be part of a culture that puts people first and inspires you to make a real impact on the world through scientific breakthroughs and sustainable solutions.
Your tasks
- Lead and carry out research projects focused on new packaging materials and structures.
- Manage the scale-up and industrial validation of new material structures from lab to pilot and industrial trials.
- Support packaging material converting and manufacturability by planning and running trials with internal and external partners, and use findings to improve material designs and specifications.
- Help develop barrier solutions for food and beverage packaging using coatings, barrier layers, laminates, and adhesives for fiber-based, polymer, and hybrid structures.
- Stay up to date with recyclability rules and circularity frameworks, making sure new materials meet all requirements and internal standards.
- Turn packaging performance needs into material requirements and carry out tests for barrier, sealability, mechanical performance, and shelf-life.
- Build and share expertise through impactful publications and communications.
- Contribute to intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patents for new packaging materials and structures.
What you bring
- MSc and/or PhD in materials science/engineering, polymer science, paper engineering, or a related field, ideally with experience in food and beverage packaging.
- Proven experience in R&D or technical development in packaging materials, including lab work and structured experiments (fiber-based, polymers/bio-based, coatings/adhesives, barrier layers, laminates).
- Familiarity with packaging material converting and manufacturing processes, and ability to include manufacturability needs in design (experience with converters is a plus).
- Awareness of food-contact rules and product safety/quality expectations, with the ability to work with regulatory and quality teams for compliant solutions.
- Ability to work well with external partners like suppliers, converters, and academic or industry networks.
- Strong innovation mindset, work ethic, and integrity.
- Ability to translate scientific ideas into business solutions.
- Proficiency in English.
What we offer
- Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way.
- Flexible working arrangements to support creativity and collaboration.
- A culture of respect with diversity, equity, and inclusion at its heart.
- A dynamic international environment that empowers you to learn, develop, and grow.
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Über uns
Nestlé Research is a leading global organization powered by five specialized institutes and key strategic units. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nestlé Research focuses on innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact through science. The company values diversity, creativity, and growth, offering a supportive environment for career development and personal growth.