IFF Biotech Research Investigator Vacancy 2021 – Apply Online
Itโs an exciting time to be part of IFFโs R&D team. As a research scientist, you will be responsible for developing natural taste- and modulation ingredients in line with corporate strategies and business targets.
Job Title: Research Investigator
Location: Union Beach, New Jersey, US, 07735
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Required Experience:
โข 3+ years of research experience in food/flavor science, biochemistry, or biotechnology
Leadership Behaviors
โข PURSUING INNOVATION. View situations from multiple perspectives. Use experiments to learn and improve.
โข INITIATIVE. Take actions to achieve goals beyond what is required.
โข OWN. Can be counted on to deliver results.
โข TEAM SUCCESS. Work with team members to achieve deliverables.
Job Description
As we continue to accelerate our momentum, youโll put our global customers at the heart of our business and develop globally accepted ingredients. You will have the opportunity to make a tremendous impact on our growth by applying your technical skills and innovative ways of working.
About You:
To be successful in this role you must have three years of previous research experience in a food, biochemical, or biotechnological environment. A minimum of a Masterโs degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Microbiology is required. You will need to demonstrate strong abilities in cultivating innovation, delivering high-quality work, and driving projects to completion. It would be a bonus if you had previous experience in food or flavor industry developing natural flavor ingredients.
You will spend your timeโฆ
โข Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technological development
โข Evaluating and implementing research ideas, and writing reports and summaries
โข Planning and conducting experiments leading to the commercialization of innovative taste- and modulation ingredients
โข Organizing new products testing and characterization
โข Liaising with Flavorists, Application Scientists, and Process Engineers
โข Contributing to team success
Job Requirements
Required Skills:
โข Skills in microbial fermentation of foods and enzymatic transformation of flavor precursors
โข Knowledge of food and flavor sciences
โข Basic wet chemistry and instrumental analytical skills
โข Communication and interpersonal skills
โข Skills in analyzing and solving problems
โข Ability and willing to taste
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