The Nestlé company history begins in 1866, with the foundation of the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. Henri Nestlé develops a breakthrough baby food in 1867 and in 1905 his company merges with Anglo-Swiss to form what we know as the Nestlé Group.
Role Name: Manager – Scientific Research
Main Purpose of the job:
- 1. Responsible for conducting scientific research in the area of food safety in line with global strategy.
- 2. Lead, manage and support projects aligned to NIFSAS/NFSI strategy to deliver business needs as per defined timelines.
- 3. Carry out Lab activities end to end and ensure the proficiency and optimal functioning of the lab in line with Nestle and/or IS 17025 GLP & Safety protocols.
- 4. Maintaining all documentation in line with Nestle requirements (E.g. For projects, i2l, analysis, data management, CAPEX, budget, training, key decisions, etc.)
Key Outputs:
Scientific Research & Technical Assistance
- Lead, manage and support scientific research projects and experiments to deliver business needs aligned to global strategy in collaboration with NIFSAS, NFSI China, NPTC’s, NQAC, CO-QM, Markets, Academia and Analytical Partners, etc. Support other ongoing NFSI & R&D projects as core/extended team members.
- Document all scientific research as per i2l and/or other Technical Assistance(TA) /Proof of Concepts (POC)
- I2L or POC – IP/ Patents and update for relevant governance mechanisms
- Validate and establish validation dossiers for new and existing methods according to Nestlé validation standards as required within project activities
- Provide reliable analytical data in a timely manner to support projects for R&D, NIFSAS or Market.
- Build and document knowledge (Laboratory Instructions/SOP’s/R&D Reports) from projects and/or about latest methods, trends and developments in relevant field
- Method Completion, Transfer and Deployment end to end in line with relevant stakeholders (NIFSAS/NFSI, R&D, Market, NQAC, etc.). Support Markets/NQAC in implementing method updates, alternative methods and in establishing monitoring plans.
- Support relevant stakeholders in Market and above market for any trouble shooting, duly compensated with science based facts/ literature/ evidence for any escalated business challenges
- Digitalization initiatives/ mechanisms like early warnings
- Share /present results/methods in written and oral form to internal & external stakeholders as per confidentiality principles
Laboratory Methods and Practices:
- Responsible for efficient (safety, time, cost) functioning of the laboratory including availability of equipment to carry out analysis, internal and external quality control
- Select, organize and follow up analysis performed by subcontracted labs, as per scope of work
- Conducting self-assessment/verification and internal audits to ensure Lab Safety & GLP systems/compliance
- Assist factories and markets in matters related to instrumentation, analytical monitoring and Good Laboratory Practice.
Years of experience: Minimum 2 years in the area of food related research and analysis.
Education: Preferably PhD in Chemistry, Organic chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Dairy, Oil, Food Chemistry, Food Science Or Masters in same subjects with min 5-7 years’ work experience
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