Job Description

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Work model: Hybrid / Full time

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation

As a Proficiency Testing Coordinator at Nestlé Research, your mission is to plan, coordinate, and manage internal proficiency tests from test design to final result reporting while supporting external schemes and delivering reliable insights for continuous improvement. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with R&D teams, quality experts, laboratories, factories, technology partners, and external proficiency testing providers. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.

How you’ll make an impact as a Proficiency Testing Coordinator

• Coordinating internal proficiency testing schemes that help laboratories deliver reliable, comparable, and high-quality analytical results.
• Managing the full testing cycle, from scheme design and sample coordination to data evaluation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Partnering with internal experts and external providers to ensure smooth delivery of standard and tailored proficiency testing programs.
• Strengthening quality and compliance by supporting accredited processes, customer feedback follow-up, and continuous improvement actions.
• Delivering consolidated reports and insights that support management decisions, stakeholder engagement, and program performance.
• Supporting digital tools and users by following up on application improvements, issue resolution, and service excellence.

What will make you successful

• Bringing a chemistry background through a CFC, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification, combined with at least three years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Applying experience or a strong interest in quality assurance, proficiency testing, and laboratory quality systems to support reliable testing outcomes.
• Using good laboratory practices, statistical methods, and accredited quality requirements to strengthen compliance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with a service-oriented mindset, clear communication, strong organization, and the initiative to solve problems efficiently.
• Communicating fluently in English.
• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset, to create shared value.

At Nestlé Research, we place people at the core of everything we do

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. Depending on the role, a video assessment may be included. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to #BreakthroughTogether?

Apply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.