Job Description

Role Name:

Manager - Scientific Research

Main Purpose of the job:

1. Responsible for conducting scientific research in the area of food safety in line with global strategy.


2. Lead, manage and support projects aligned to NIFSAS/NFSI strategy to deliver business needs as per defined timelines.


3. Carry out Lab activities end to end and ensure the proficiency and optimal functioning of the lab in line with Nestle and/or IS 17025 GLP & Safety protocols.


4. Maintaining all documentation in line with Nestle requirements (E.g. For projects, i2l, analysis, data management, CAPEX, budget, training, key decisions, etc.)

Key Outputs:

Scientific Research & Technical Assistance

Lead, manage and support scientific research projects and experiments to deliver business needs aligned to global strategy in collaboration with NIFSAS, NFSI China, NPTC's, NQAC, CO-QM, Markets, Academia and Analytical Partners, etc. Support other ongoing NFSI & R&D projects as core/extended team members. Document all scientific research as per i2l and/or other Technical Assistance(TA) /Proof of Concepts (POC) I2L or POC - IP/ Patents and update for relevant governance mechanisms Validate and establish validation dossiers for new and existing methods according to Nestle validation standards as required within project activities Provide reliable analytical data in a timely manner to support projects for R&D, NIFSAS or Market. Build and document knowledge (Laboratory Instructions/SOP's/R&D Reports) from projects and/or about latest methods, trends and developments in relevant field Method Completion, Transfer and Deployment end to end in line with relevant stakeholders (NIFSAS/NFSI, R&D, Market, NQAC, etc.). Support Markets/NQAC in implementing method updates, alternative methods and in establishing monitoring plans. Support relevant stakeholders in Market and above market for any trouble shooting, duly compensated with science based facts/ literature/ evidence for any escalated business challenges Digitalization initiatives/ mechanisms like early warnings Share /present results/methods in written and oral form to internal & external stakeholders as per confidentiality principles


Laboratory Methods and Practices:

Responsible for efficient (safety, time, cost) functioning of the laboratory including availability of equipment to carry out analysis, internal and external quality control Select, organize and follow up analysis performed by subcontracted labs, as per scope of work Conducting self-assessment/verification and internal audits to ensure Lab Safety & GLP systems/compliance Assist factories and markets in matters related to instrumentation, analytical monitoring and Good Laboratory Practice.

Years of experience:

Minimum 2 years in the area of food related research and analysis.

Education:

Preferably PhD in Chemistry, Organic chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Dairy, Oil, Food Chemistry, Food Science Or Masters in same subjects with min 5-7 years work experience