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You will make a difference by collaborating closely with teammates, research colleagues, operations teams, quality managers and external partners. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.\nHow you’ll make an impact as aJunior Research Assistant in Packaging Safety\nContribute to the development of robust analytical methods that help assess the safety and performance of innovative packaging materials.\nPerform packaging characterization analyses that support reliable research outcomes and project decisions.\nConsolidating and interpreting data and writing clear analytical documentation that enables quality, research and project teams to act with confidence.\nParticipate in transferring analytical methods to operations and supporting end users throughout the method lifecycle.\nContributing to quality, safety and knowledge-sharing practices that help teams work consistently across sites.\nEngage with internal and external partners to stay at the forefront of packaging safety science and analytical technologies.\nWhat will make you successful\nMaster’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry or a related scientific discipline, combined with a strong interest in analytical sciences, packaging safety and sustainable packaging technologies.\nApplying knowledge of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry or material characterization.\nUsing hands-on laboratory experience from academic projects, internships or research activities to deliver reliable experimental work.\nCollaborating with curiosity, attention to detail and strong data analysis, problem-solving and scientific reporting skills.\nWorking proficiency in English and French.\nBringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.\nWhat to expect from our hiring process\nWe are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. 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All information is treated confidentially.\n\nStay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.\nReady to #BreakthroughTogether?\nApply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.\nLocation: Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland\nWork model: Office-based\nContract type / duration: 2 years limited contract\nShape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.\nAs a Junior Research Assistant in Packaging Safety at Nestlé Research, your mission is to develop, validate and apply analytical methods for novel coated paper packaging materials. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with teammates, research colleagues, operations teams, quality managers and external partners. 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