Senior Scientist, Microbial Formulations

International Flavors and Fragrances
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jan 08, 2025
Job Summary It's an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. We are a global leader in value-added products, offering our customers a wide range of science-based solutions in markets ranging from agriculture to human health and personal care. Our IFF team in Palo Alto, located at the Genencor Technology & Innovation Center, have been pioneers in the industrial biotechnology field for over 40 years. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Process Development team. In this role, you will be working with a group of scientists and engineers in our state-of-the-art research & development facility. This team is responsible for the fast-paced and hands-on development of biological products with a particular focus on delivery of live microbes. You will have exposure to all stages of process development: from discovery to manufacturing technology transfer. Specific duties include: Establish an internal reputation as a subject matter expert in microbial stability, formulations, and delivery. Develop innovative assays and analytical techniques to help characterize and understand the failure modes of microbial stability. Identify, develop, and implement new value-creating technologies, products, or processes to address business challenges and opportunities. Provide technical guidance to others while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to scientific, manufacturing, applications, regulatory, and business teams. Preparation and presentation of technical reports, data summaries, protocols, and other technical and regulatory documentation. Lead specific technical segments and take the initiative to assume responsibility for highly challenging technical projects and complex problems. Utilize meaningful literature searches and market knowledge to form hypotheses and recommend approaches to solve diverse and poorly defined problems. Requirements: Training: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field. PhD with hands-on experience in a laboratory environment or BS/MS with 5-10 years of experience. Experience in formulation and delivery of agricultural products with strong focus on microbes. Understanding of microbial physiology and viability. Experience developing and validating assays. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Team player and self-starter with good organizational skills. Candidate will preferably have experience or interest in scale up from lab bench to commercial manufacturing. 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more Salary Ranges: $119,400.00 - $221,700.00