IFF Microbiology Assistant Scientist Vacancy – Apply Online
The IFF Nutrition & Biosciences plant located in Madison, Wisconsin, USA manufactures a variety of food products and ingredients used in everyday food items, many of them found in local grocery stores including starter cultures used in the production of cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, sour cream; probiotic cultures used for their health-promoting effects on the digestive system of humans and animals; and other food ingredients such as food antioxidants for food preservation and enzymes used in cheese manufacturing.
They are looking for an Assistant Scientist to join our Process R&D Probiotics, Cultures, Food Protection Team! The candidate selected will provide support for process development at the Madison and Rochester sites including troubleshooting, improvements, transfers of processes, and manufacturing data ownership. There will be an emphasis on new product strain development and scale-up and improvement of yields, performance, and reduction of costs.
Job Title: Assistant Scientist
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, US, 53716
Essential Functions of this position include (but are not limited to):
โข Support lab-scale development and implementation of cost-effective manufacturing conditions (formulation and process) impacting cell yield, stability, quality or activity for selected microbial strains
โข Update and maintain data manufacturing files
โข Perform statistical analysis on culture performance and communicate performance trends
โข Investigate product deviations
โข Ensure accurate execution and implementation of lab work by designing experiments, conducting experiments/trials, analyzing results and reporting results.
โข Coordinate/oversee the pilot-scale manufacturing of experimental products by working directly with the operators/supervisors and other Process R&D team members. This will be done through personal presence at the plant and working directly with operators/supervisors and writing reports summarizing results of the trial.
โข Follow process data and product quality after industrialization. Evaluate and troubleshoot problems that may arise in improved processes.
โข Support transfer of product from site to site and transfer of new processes/products from Process R&D to production in collaboration with Business, Operations, Quality, and R&D teams.
โข Evaluate and troubleshoot problems that may arise in new processes or in established processes. Serve as a technical resource to the manufacturing facilities to provide input and direction on important product/process/quality issues and support continued product quality improvement. Participate in important “fire-fighting” efforts to quickly resolve problems, satisfy our customers and maintain the business.
โข Flexibility to support occasional off-hour coverage including weekends.
Job Requirements
A successful candidate will possess the following:
โข Degree in microbiology, bioprocess, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical/process engineering, or related degree with industry experience.
โข Associateโs Degree + 3-5 years of experience
โข Bachelors preferred
โข Fundamental understanding of lactic acid bacteria physiology, freeze-drying technology, and microbial fermentation, as well as process equipment functioning (preferred)
โข Experience calculating statistics and advanced knowledge of Minitab Statistical Software
โข Strong communication (verbal and written), and organizational and interpersonal skills
โข Ability to independently design, ambitiously carry out, and report the results of scientific experiments
โข Familiarity with project management techniques and Six Sigma Greenbelt tools.
โข Knowledge and experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP. Experience with Product Life preferred.
IFF Microbiology Assistant Scientist
