R&D Sustainability Intern - Nestlé Health Science

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way.

We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Join Nestlé Health Science’s R&D team to shape sustainable innovation. You’ll assess the environmental impact of packaging and food processing, turn data into actionable insights, and explore new ingredients and technologies that deliver real sustainability benefits.

• 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 Nestle 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

• Materials Science / Packaging Engineering

• Chemical engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Biosystems engineering

• Food Science and Technology

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.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $27‑$28. Please note that the pay range provides 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.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers ()

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