Research Assistant - Neurocognition(

Job Number:

 190004HY)

Description

 

 

Research Assistant Neurocognition

 

 

 

“I want to fit in and stand out”

 

 

 

Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne, Switzerland                                 

Temporary/Fixed Term contract (2 years), act. rate 100%

                                                                          

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and employs approximately 800 people. It consists of four major research institutes: Health Sciences, Material Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Nestlé Research combines fundamental science at the highest level, high-end analytical platforms leveraged by all research teams, and strong prototyping capabilities to accelerate the translation of science into innovation. Nestlé Research published around 1,000 scientific publications in peer review journals over the last five years, and files about 80 patents every year. Nestlé Research collaborates with approximately 100 universities or research institutes around the world. Learn more about Nestlé Research atwww.nestle.com/randd. 

 

As a Research Assistant in Neurocognition, your main activity will be to plan, coordinate, execute and report laboratory and experimental activities according to the project planning, and in compliance with good laboratory practices and safety rules.

                                                             

Key responsibilities  

• Design and carry out experiments for neuroscience projects


• Develop experimental methods and protocols


• Show polyvalent knowledge applicable to various fields                                      


• Provide technical and scientific support to projects by assisting scientists and project leaders in the selection of the analytical approach and method                                           


• Manage and coordinate autonomously experimental activities within larger projects, and consolidate data with project/activity leader 


• Present methods and results at department and Nestlé Research level, and write communications and reports                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  

Required Profile

• Master in Neurobiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry or equivalent


• Expertise in driving method development and implementation in collaboration with internal and external scientists related to neuroscientific research questions


• Experience with the design and execution of in vitro studies using cell cultures


• Experience with common cellular and molecular biology techniques such as immunolabeling, fluorescence microscopy, western blotting, and qRT-PCR.


• Experience with tissue processing for histological and biochemical analyses would be a plus


• Experience with reviewing scientific literature (technological and subject matter field of expertise)


• Experience in scientific reporting (analytical reports, results sections of R&D reports etc.)


• Ideally knowledge in nutrition and/or biochemistry


• Fluent in English and French both spoken and written
  

Show us that you have the ability to prioritize tasks and targets. Your initiative and capacity to impact and convince others, as well as your good interpersonal communication skills, is what will set you apart. If your profile corresponds to the description and you wish to make a difference, please apply in Englishatwww.nestle.com/jobswith full CV, Cover letter and Publication list.  

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 91.4 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2018. It is present in 190 countries around the world, has 413 factories and its 308,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favorites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.

  

Primary Location

: Switzerland-VD-Lausanne

Job

: Research/Development

Organization

: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Aug 21, 2019, 2:21:44 PM