Nestle USA MSc & PhD Biochemistry Laboratory Scientist Post Vacancy
They’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit, and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?
Job Title: Laboratory Scientist
Eligibility Criteria:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related discipline
- 3+ years of experience in the use of research techniques, experimental design and statistical analysis
- Experience with LC/MS, gas and liquid chromatography, mineral analysis, metabolomic analyses, wet chemistry, and lipid analysis
- Working knowledge of LC/MS, GC/MS, NIR preferred
- Travel as needed
Position Summary
They’re working on innovative foods and formulas that rival healthcare, pharma, human food, and tech companies around the world—foods and formulas that can extend the lives and cognitive function in mature dogs and cats. We’re developing ways to improve the vision of cats and minimize pet allergies through quality nutrition. We were the first ever to extrude dry dog food and we’re backed by a lengthy list of patents—a portfolio of industry firsts.
Over 500 scientists make everything we think about come to life. We’re nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and the alike. But, what we do stretches far beyond our titles. It’s a dare we accepted from the very beginning – the dare to ‘Stand Taller’.
As a Laboratory Scientist, you will develop, validate, and perform a broad range of chemical and biochemical assays and procedures with limited supervision from the line leader. Perform analyses to support innovation projects with the analysis of raw materials, finished product and physiological samples
- Develop new biochemical methodologies as required to support the analytical needs of Nestle Purina PTC
- Responsible for the coaching and support of the team by leading research and development projects, assisting with interpretation of data, and ensuring all appropriate documents and project records are properly filed
- Submit validation files to Nestle Research Center-Quality for the development of Laboratory Instructions
- Perform validation studies of new and existing analytical methodologies
- Evaluate new technologies & methods for potential use at Nestle Purina PTC
- Effectively communicate results through oral presentations, written technical documentation, and R&D reports
- Develop, review & maintain SOPs, ICPs Technical Instructions related analytical procedures
- Work cross collaboratively with other Applied Science Groups within R&D, Regional Laboratories and Operating Companies
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