Scientist - Biotransformation

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Singapore

Company: Nestle R&D Center, Singapore

Type of contract: Permanent

**Position Summary**

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

**A day in the life of**

**Technology Development for Innovation Pipeline**:

- **Ideation & pitching**:Transform promising ideas into viable business concepts and prototypes. Present and pitch developed concepts and prototypes to internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- **Troubleshooting and Problem Solving**:Address and resolve technical issues related to enzyme performance, optimization, and process integration.
- **Digitalization**:Experience in leveraging data-driven, high-throughput screening approaches to optimize biotransformation process development and optimization

**Project Management**:

- Provide timely and expert technical and scientific support for R&D and market projects.
- Contribute to project activities with a proactive approach and in-depth project-specific knowledge.
- Communicate results and methodologies through written reports and presentations to diverse audiences.
- Lead technical activities, ensuring projects meet deadlines and objectives efficiently.

**Technical Assistance**:

- Operate and master analytical and bench-scale equipment related to enzyme, fermentation technologies and process optimization.
- Propose and justify the acquisition of new laboratory and bench-scale equipment as needed.
- Offer operational support during pilot and industrial trials and supporting global product launches, including technical improvements and enhancements.

**What will make you successful**
- Master’s degree or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in leveraging digital tools for screening and optimization to drive innovation. Familiarity with platforms such as MATLAB, Python, or other relevant data analytics tools is a plus.
- Proven track record of managing scientific projects from concept through to commercialization including budgeting, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to scout for, develop, and implement innovative technologies and processes.
- Creative problem-solver with a passion for driving innovation.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Adaptability and eagerness to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.