Job Description

At IFF , an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and planet.

We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our Research and Development organization. The position will be based in New Century, KS, US. This state-of-the-art facility develops and supports enzyme-based solutions that specifically target the development of food products and applications. As part of this, we are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Research Associate, with experience in biochemistry and food science. This individual is expected to interact with other R&D teams, the Health & Biosciences and Nourish Divisions, as well as customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development of biochemical and enzymatic assays to predict enzyme performance in food systems
• The implementation of such assays in low- and high-throughput screening
• Support in lab scale and pilot plant scale food applications across a number of industries
• Investigation on enzyme function with real substrates in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to work across diverse food application areas

Job Requirements

• MSc degree or B.S. with 2-5 years of practical laboratory experience in Biochemistry, Food Science, or Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering in an academic or industrial setting.
• Capability of routine chemical/enzymatic analysis and assays with good reproducibility is required.
• Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry/enzymology and protein structure function is desirable
• Good record-keeping skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities are required, along with the desire to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• The successful candidate must be motivated and creative with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Capable of working both independently and in a collaborative setting.
• Self-starter with good organizational skills