Bioinformatics Intern — Nestlé
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Full description
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Contract type / duration: Internship – 6 months Start date: February / March 2027
Be a force for good and transform your potential into something extraordinary.
As a Bioinformatics Intern within the Bioinformatics & Data Analytics group at Nestlé Research , your mission will be to contribute to the development of an advanced yeast genome annotation pipeline by integrating gene expression data to improve gene prediction accuracy.
You will help develop automated solutions to process genomic data and integrate annotated yeast genomes into a local genome database and genome browser. Working closely with microbiologists and genomics scientists, you will translate biological requirements into reproducible bioinformatics solutions while gaining hands-on experience in yeast genomics, gene expression analysis, and pipeline development.
How you’ll make an impact as a Bioinformatics Intern
- Review scientific literature and evaluate bioinformatics software for integrating gene expression data into a yeast genome annotation pipeline
- Develop and improve scripts and workflows to automate genomic data processing and genome annotation
- Integrate annotated yeast genomes into a local genome database and genome browser to support visualization and downstream analysis
- Document code, workflows and results to ensure traceability, reproducibility and effective knowledge transfer
- Collaborate with microbiologists and genomics scientists to translate biological requirements into technical solutions and present your progress and results
What will make you successful
- Student or recent graduate from a Bachelor or Master in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biology or a related field, with good knowledge of genomics and strong exposure to bioinformatics
- Understanding of Next-Generation Sequencing technologies and their application to genomic or transcriptomic data analysis
- Good programming and scripting skills using Python, R or Bash, experience using a Unix or Linux environment is a strong advantage
- First exposure to workflow and command-line tools such as Nextflow or Awk is an advantage, combined with an interest in developing automated and reproducible bioinformatics pipelines
- Basic knowledge of code version control (Git)
- Strong analytical, communication, collaboration and learning skills
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an advantage
At Nestlé Research, we place people at the heart of everything we do.
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
- Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- 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 accommodation 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 a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. 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.
Ready to start your career journey with us?
Apply now and transform your potential into something extraordinary.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Nestlé offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Lausanne is CHF 51'000 - 77'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Nestlé. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Nestlé offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Nestlé during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Vaud's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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