RD India Job Success ProfileJob Family:Technical & Production Sub Job Family: Job and Job ID: Job Groupings:SpecialistRegion / Market / Country:SAR - India Position Dimensions / Scope Location: R&D India Manesar Enter Dimensions / scope
informatione.g. Net Proceeds of Sales (NPS): Number of Units or Factories:Budget :Number of direct subordinates / indirect subordinates: Business or Product categoriesCompany:Nestle R&D Centre India Pvt Ltd Department:Quality and Nestle Food Safety Institute Position Title:Executive - Scientific Research Direct Report to:Head-Quality and Nestle Food Safety Institute Indirect Report to: Date (updated or modified): Version Number:3 Main Purpose of Job1.Responsible for conducting scientific research in the area of food safety in line with global strategy.
- Lead, manage and support projects aligned to NIFSAS/NFSI strategy to deliver business needs as per defined timelines.
- 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.
- Maintaining all documentation in line with Nestle requirements (E.g. For projects, i2l, analysis, data management, 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 Nestlé 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. Quality System & Document Management
- Responsible for the proper implementation and regular update of the laboratory quality system in accordance with the ISO 17025 and Internal Standards.
- Supports activities to achieve compliance with the Nestlé Quality Management System requirements and other applicable instructions and standards.
- Any other job as assigned by the Head - QA & NFSI
People and know-how:
- Develop food safety and analytical related tools and competences.
- Develop and maintain competencies required for smooth functioning of the laboratories including networking with other labs of NIFSAS, NPTC, R&D Centre's, NQAC's, Analytical & Food Safety Networks etc.
- Integrate Scientific, technology, quality and food safety knowledge.
- Network with external partners including academia, analytical bodies (private, govt.) for collaboration & capability development initiatives (in-house & external)Key Relationships Internal to Nestlé Group: (shared / conflicting interests) Key Relationships External to Nestlé Group (shared / conflicting interests)Functional QA contacts (Market, Centre, R&D, PTCs)
NQACs; Corresponding PTC/R&D Centre's
Related expert networksTeam in R&D Manesar,Market/Factory QM,PTC, R&D QA Managers, other NQAC Laboratory Mgrs. Third party laboratories,Experts in analytical and food safety networksSuppliers and Contractors for laboratory service and material Key Experiences:The position requires minimum 2 years of working experience in the area of food related research & analysis. Knowledge: Nestlé Corporate / Functional / Market / Business / OrganizationalAcademic Experience:
- Preferable University PhD or equivalent in the specific area of competence in Chemistry or associated fields (e.g. Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Science, Dairy, Oil )
Mandatory Masters in the specific area of competence in Chemistry or associated fields (e.g. Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Science, Dairy, Oil )
- Lab experience in performing analysis in the specific area of competence
Operational Experience:
Business Experience:
- Demonstrated competence in their specific field to support business requirements
- Experience in leading audits/delivering trainings related to food safety, laboratory & quality
- Experience in a Laboratory Facility at NQAC/PTC/R&D
- Technical know-how for special laboratory equipment's
- Knowledge on food contaminants and adulterants and food safety systems
- working Exp of high end instrumens/equipments i.e GCMSMS, LCMSMS, Spectrophotometers, Ramangspectroscopy, HPLC, GC Preffered Exp - Spices/Flavours
- Different laboratory positions, environments (PTC, R&D, NR, Mission, Special Projects)
- Participating in cross functional project teams
- Participating in internal and external audits
1. Core knowledge of the 10 Business Principles and special knowledge in business principle 2 "Quality assurance and product safety".
- Developed ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally.
- Developed ability to build personal relationships with different functions of the value chain based on trust and open communication
- Developed activity to plan and follow up tasks.
- Developed ability to train and coach people.
Nestle Leadership Framework:
Behaviors the person needs to exhibitStandard/ Developed/Highly Developed S/D/HDR&D Competency FrameworkS/D/HDFunctional CompetenciesThese are the core functional competencies and the appropriate skill levelthat is required to be effective in the roleUnderstand the Business EnvironmentDForesee & Translate Consumer & Business InsightsHDCompetencyCompetence LevelPractice what you PreachDExecute with ExcellenceDNQMS: Nestle Quality Management System4. Can do aloneResults FocusHDMaterial, Product & Process Mastership & TransferSFood Safety: Nestlé Food Safety Mngt System4. Can do aloneKnow YourselfSDesign Sustainable NHW SolutionsSDocumentation4. Can do aloneProactive CooperationDDrive Innovation through Science & TechnologySGood Laboratory Practice 4. Can do aloneInitiativeD Validation of Analytical Methods 4. Can do alone Lab Safety & Compliance: Verification / Audits 5. Can train others Internal Auditor4. Can do alone Other Personal QualitiesOther personal attributes not reflected in the NLF that will enable success 1. Leadership skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English language, both written and spoken
- Able to work in a team environment & within given timelines
- Able to set priorities activities.
- Proficient in MS Office tools and understanding of analytical statistics
