Job Summary

It’s an exciting time to be part of IFF’s Food Biotech team. As a research scientist, you will play a pivotal role in our cutting-edge research and development of natural flavors and taste modulation ingredients in line with corporate strategies and business targets.
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Scientist specializing in upstream development of natural and sustainable flavor ingredients with a focus on target discovery and bio-based process development.
Candidates must be able to work semi-independently and within a highly collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support lab scale process development to implement upstream discovery of flavor and modulation ingredients through microbial fermentation and biocatalysisDesign and conduct microbial strain screeningConduct instrumental analysis (GC-MS & HPLC) of flavor components in samples to establish an in-depth knowledge of flavor chemistry, pathways and molecular mechanismsWork with flavorists, sensory and application scientists to validate new ingredients performanceSupport scale-up process to production and assist in supply chain management and regulatory reviewWrite organized reports and present findings with teamReview patents and scientific articles, and propose research initiatives aligned with corporate and divisional strategies

Required Experience and Skills:

MS in Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or related fields with +3 years of research experience in laboratory post Master’sUnderstanding of bioreactor principles and metabolic pathwaysExperience in instrumental analysis (HPLC, GCMS)Strong knowledge of flavor chemistrySkills of microbial strain improvement and screeningExperience in sensory evaluation (taste & smell)Proficiency in statistical data analysisSelf-motivated and act like an owner with agility and teamworkEffective communication and interpersonal skillsStrong ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Industrial laboratory experienceUnderstanding of fermentation scale-up and downstream processExperience in High throughput experimentation for strain and metabolite screeningExperience in flavor fractionation and reconstitution that lead to target flavor profiles

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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