Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Work model: On site / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation

As a Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry at Nestlé Research, your mission is to develop and manage analytical methods that support food compliance, chemical contaminant risk assessment, and risk mitigation. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with team and project members, technical services, analytical groups, business partners, quality teams, technology providers, and external suppliers. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.

How you’ll make an impact as a Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry

• Developing analytical methods that strengthen food safety, compliance, and chemical contaminant risk assessment.
• Managing advanced laboratory equipment to deliver reliable data and high-quality analytical results.
• Driving method validation, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement in line with quality standards.
• Supporting technical assistance to markets and partners with practical recommendations and robust troubleshooting.
• Contributing to scientific reports, laboratory procedures, publications, and clear communication of analytical outcomes.
• Coaching apprentices and students while sharing technical knowledge across teams and working areas.
• Ensuring good laboratory practices, and promoting a mindset of safety in the laboratory
  
  

What will make you successful

• Bringing a background in analytical chemistry, such as a CFC, HES, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Applying hands-on industrial experience in analytical chemistry to deliver reliable methods, results, and technical support.
• Using strong expertise in liquid chromatography and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry techniques, including related instruments and software.
• Applying assessment of rapid methods (e.g. lateral-flow assays) against method requirements
• Collaborating proactively across teams, taking initiative, staying well organized, and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Communicating proficiently in English and in French, especially in reading and writing.
• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset, to create shared value.
  
  

At Nestlé Research, we place people at the core of everything we do

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
  
  

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. Depending on the role, a video assessment may be included.We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay 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.

Ready to #BreakthroughTogether?

Apply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.