Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months

Start date: June 2026

Deadline for application: 13.04.2026

What we offer at Nestlé

International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment : Read more about our Nestlé Community

Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success!

Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences!

Strong mentorship for your professional growth

Professional network and route to entry level position

Position Summary

As a Sensory Evaluation Intern, you will be a member of the Sensory & Product Experience Team at NPTC Nutrition & Health. Your role will be to support the Sensory Specialists in running sensory evaluations with trained tasters and to recruit and train new expert tasters.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Sensory Evaluation Intern

• Lead the recruitment, screening, and training of new expert panelists under guidance of a sensory specialist

• Support the Sensory Specialists in planning, preparing, and running sensory tests with sensory panels according to best practices

• Support the Sensory & Product Experience team in various activities related to sensory & product research

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Sensory Science, Food Science / Technology, ideally with focus on sensory evaluation and/or consumer research

• Good understanding and first operational experience (academical or professional) in sensory analysis techniques and their applications

• Operational experience in sensory panel moderation is a plus

• Passion for sensory evaluation & product tasting and readiness to participate in tasting sessions, including dairy-based products

• Good knowledge in statistics

• Computer-literate (Microsoft 365, dedicated technical software)

• Fluent in English and German

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.

We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

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