Laboratory Intern – Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverage Technology

Job Description

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About Nestlé Health Science
At Nestlé Health Science, the core belief is that nutrition, science, and wellness should converge, not conflict. The company embraces the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, leveraging their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Nestlé Health Science boasts a broad product portfolio, including well-known brands such as Garden of Life®, Nature’s Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and many others. In addition to its consumer brands, the company possesses extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines designed to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

Nestlé Health Science Culture & Benefits
Nestlé Health Science is committed to bringing its best for better lives, challenging its people to contribute fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. The company believes that brilliant ideas can originate from anyone, anywhere, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and fostering collaboration among teams that champion focused and forward thinking. Nestlé Health Science is dedicated to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of its employees. They offer dynamic career paths, robust development opportunities, chances to learn from talented colleagues globally, and comprehensive benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Join them to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Job Summary
This role involves assisting in laboratory experiments focused on ready-to-drink protein beverage technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments to assess new technologies and ingredients, aiming to achieve project goals.
• Optimize process conditions for various experiments.
• Assist in the formulation and processing design aspects of technical projects.
• Test variants to optimize existing bench testing methods.
• Conduct stability and functionality evaluations of products and ingredients.
• Summarize main findings from experiments and present results to team members.

Experience

• Basic laboratory experience is preferred.

Skills

• General Skills: Results-oriented, precise, analytical, and innovative; demonstrates intellectual curiosity and initiative. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic Laboratory Skills:
  • Accurately recording test parameters, observations, and data.
  • Clearly summarizing data, observations, and conclusions.
  • Collaborating with project teams to evaluate process effectiveness.
  • Conducting processing and formulation tests using established bench protocols.
  • Supporting pilot plant activities to scale up recipes and processes.
  • Adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Areas of Study/Majors
Candidates should currently be pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Master of Science (MSc) in one of the following fields:

• Food Science
• Food Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Life Science
• Biology
• Biochemistry

Location & Start Date

• Location: Bridgewater, NJ
• Start Date: May 26th, 2026

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Diversity & Inclusion at Nestlé
Nestlé considers it a business imperative to maintain a highly inclusive workplace. The company actively recruits top talent, including veterans and separated service members, recognizing the valuable skills gained through military service such as flexibility, agility, and leadership. Nestlé is also committed to an inclusive work environment that recognizes the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities, seeking skilled and qualified individuals to join their mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, applicants are welcome to confidentially inform Nestlé if they require any special accommodations to participate fully in the recruitment experience. You can contact them at accommodations@nestle.com or dial 711 and provide the operator with this number: 1-800-321-6467.

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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