R&D Sustainability Intern - Nestlé Health Science
About the role
Nestlé Health Science is dedicated to merging nutrition, science, and wellness to empower healthier lives. Our diverse portfolio includes brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also offer innovative pharmaceuticals aimed at preventing, managing, and treating gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on sustainability assessments using Nestlé Health Science’s internal Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools to evaluate the environmental impact of packaging formats and food processing technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to collect, organize, and analyze key data—helping quantify the environmental footprint of ingredients used across Nestlé Health Science portfolio.
- Explore and assess innovative, sustainability-driven ingredients and technologies, providing insights that directly shape future R&D initiatives.
- Contribute to building sustainability capability within the R&D Center, helping teams understand tools, metrics, and best practices that drive more sustainable product innovation.
Requirements
Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or other sustainability analysis methods. Skills in data analytics and visualization; proficiency in Power BI is a plus. Knowledge of packaging development and its environmental impact.
Skills
- Self-starters who are result-oriented, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious, and who take initiative and risks.
- Excellent communicators (both written and verbal) who encourage others and excel in a team environment.
- Ability to learn quickly, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about sustainability, curious about new solutions, and motivated to make a positive impact on the planet.
Qualifications
- Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering
- Materials Science / Packaging Engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biosystems engineering
- Food Science and Technology
Benefits
This internship will start as soon as possible in Bridgewater, NJ and will be full-time over the summer, with the possibility of transitioning to part-time in the fall.
Pay
The approximate hourly pay for this position is $27-$28. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Schedule
This internship will start as soon as possible in Bridgewater, NJ and will be full-time over the summer, with the possibility of transitioning to part-time in the fall.
Location
Bridgewater, NJ, US, 08807
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
Job Requisition
407064
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Company Information
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers.