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Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Shared Labs Department Manager

Lausanne

FULL TIME

August 31, 2024


Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences


Position Snapshot



Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute: Packaging Sciences
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract



Important Information
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Once this step is completed, we would be pleased to consider your application and assess your profile accordingly. Kindly be informed that we will only consider candidates who have completed this step within 7 days from application. In case you miss this step, we will regretfully conclude that you are withdrawing your application.



What we offer at Nestlé



Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits



Position Summary



Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. For an overview of our research activities follow this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on Linked In.



Learn more about the Institute of Packaging Sciences here.



We are looking for a Shared Labs Department Manager, to lead and develop our Laboratories strategy, ensuring alignment with our group's vision and mission. You will manage research assistants and technicians, fostering flexibility for effective priority management and adaptation to changing needs. As the manager, you will oversee R&D practices, resource allocation, and promote a culture of continuous learning. Your expertise will drive the development of analytical capabilities within the shared lab community.



We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.



A Day in the Life of a Shared Labs Department Manager


  • Define team strategy (mission/vision) and align priorities for team members
  • Set SMART objectives that support institute priorities
  • Identify resource and capability needs and create a people development plan
  • Allocate resources based on project priorities
  • Promote and drive a safety and good laboratory practices culture
  • Drive and develop product/process-specific analytical expertise


What will make you successful


  • Master's degree or Ph D in chemistry, biochemistry, or other relevant fields
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, autonomy, and results focus
  • Excellent organizational skills, particularly in lab organization
  • Proficiency in good laboratory practices and safety protocols
  • Digital competencies to leverage data and create presentations
  • Good knowledge of chemistry and physics analytics
  • Skills in method validation
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English and French


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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