IFF Biotech Research Investigator Vacancy 2021 – Apply Online
It’s an exciting time to be part of IFF’s 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:
• 3+ years of research experience in food/flavor science, biochemistry, or biotechnology
Leadership Behaviors
• PURSUING INNOVATION. View situations from multiple perspectives. Use experiments to learn and improve.
• INITIATIVE. Take actions to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• OWN. Can be counted on to deliver results.
• TEAM SUCCESS. Work with team members to achieve deliverables.
Job Description
As we continue to accelerate our momentum, you’ll 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 Master’s 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 time…
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technological development
• Evaluating and implementing research ideas, and writing reports and summaries
• Planning and conducting experiments leading to the commercialization of innovative taste- and modulation ingredients
• Organizing new products testing and characterization
• Liaising with Flavorists, Application Scientists, and Process Engineers
• Contributing to team success
Job Requirements
Required Skills:
• Skills in microbial fermentation of foods and enzymatic transformation of flavor precursors
• Knowledge of food and flavor sciences
• Basic wet chemistry and instrumental analytical skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Skills in analyzing and solving problems
• Ability and willing to taste
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