Sr. Scientist Engineer I / Scientist II, Microbial Physiology and Fermentation

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. Learn more at iff.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (NYSE: IFF)

We are looking for our next Sr Scientist Engineer I, or Scientist II, Microbial Physiology and Fermentation for our Palo Alto, CA location. 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Process, project, product development leadership
• Develop fermentation processes for biomolecules produced by microbial cultures, including both bacterial and fungal systems
• Participate in strain improvement efforts through different methodologies such as implementing evolution, screens, small scale assays.
• Active participant in the execution of scale-up/scale-down methodology for fermentation processes, including design and analysis of experiments
• Collaborate with process technicians, molecular biologists and microbiologists, downstream recovery engineers as well as other members of IFF’s Research and Global Supply organizations
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, protocols and other technical and regulatory documentation

Requirements for Senior Scientist I:

• Ph.D degree in Biosciences and Engineering disciplines 
• 2 years industrial experience, including industrial & academic internships
• Strong microbial physiology skills as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals 
• Demonstration of exceptional capabilities in educational pursuits and associated work/study programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self starter with good organizational skills and leadership potential
• Strong team player 
• Some travel required

Requirements for Scientist II:

• Ph.D degree in Biosciences and Engineering disciplines 
• 2 years industrial experience, including industrial & academic internships
• Master with 11 years industry experience
• Project management experience desirable 

Compensation for Sr. Scientist I ($117,000- 131,000) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Compensation for Scientist II ($100,600 - 113,220) is based on a variety of factor including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications and location.