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Clinical Research Nurse Intern
Welcome to Nestlé Research, a global organization, with most of our passionate team located in Lausanne, Switzerland! Our work is powered by five specialized Nestlé Institutes and key strategic units. Here, we embrace fresh thinking and collaborate to create amazing solutions. How about taking a step inside our organization and discover the exciting research activities and expertise that drive us forward? Want to learn more!
At Nestlé Research, we place people at the core of everything we do, driven by a passion for innovation that inspires us to embrace change. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of science allows us to make a meaningful impact on our world, fostering a culture of creativity and growth. Join us in our mission to inspire people and ignite innovation as we work together to shape a better future.
Position Snapshot: Your opportunity to #breakthrough with us!
Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 6 months
Start date: As soon as possible
What we offer at Nestlé
Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.
Position Summary
As a Clinical Research Nurse Intern, you will be working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Group Leader, gaining hands-on experience in the planning, and execution of clinical studies while adhering to timelines, budgets, and project participation across the Clinical Research Unit. The core activities of this role are the performance of clinical procedures on study participants, the oversight of medical responsibilities, and the collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with good clinical practices and applicable legislation.
We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, 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 aClinical Research Nurse Intern
- Assist in ensuring that clinical research activities comply with local laws, regulations, and sponsor procedures, adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
- Aid in preparing regulatory submission documents and facilitate Ethical Committee submissions
- Maintain the Investigator Site File and various study materials, implementing recruitment strategies and enrolling participants
- Manage and document day-to-day study activities, ensuring timely coordination of participant tests and procedures
- Collect and manage data according to the protocol, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Participate in internal close-out meetings, assist in submitting close-out documents to the Ethical Committee, and archive study documents
- Screen potential study participants and document medical histories
- Perform medical procedures such as biological sample collection and monitor safety surveillance during studies
What Will Make You Successful
- Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in nursing, or graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing
- Passionate about clinical research
- Strong analytical thinking
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing priorities, and staying organized
- Former experience in clinical projects as sub-investigator is a plus
- Prior nursing experience in hospitals or health centres is a plus
- Familiarity with platforms and software for data collection and analysis (Redcap, Medidata, Excel) is a plus
- Fluent in English, French highly preferred, any other language is a plus
Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
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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