Application Technologist

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.

Application Technologist page is loaded## Application Technologist remote type:
On-site locations:
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R17025
** Job Summary
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
** Health & Biosciences:
** Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life‐enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in
** Cedar Rapids, IA** (on‐site role). Be part of a
** collaborative, customer‐focused, and solution‐oriented
** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
*** Contribute to the technical development of enzyme and yeast products throughout the commercialization process, including formulation and stability, performance evaluation, scale‐up, marketing material generation, and post‐launch support
* Support Sales and Technical Service teams through biochemical and analytical evaluation of customer samples
* Perform lab‐scale simulations of customer processes to support technical evaluations and recommendations
* Design, execute, interpret, and document laboratory‐ and pilot‐scale experiments
* Develop and optimize analytical and biochemical methods relevant to fermentation and enzyme applications
* Provide remote and on‐site technical support to customers as needed
* Support pre‐commercial trials of enzyme and yeast products at customer sites
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field
* Research experience in an academic and/or industrial setting
* Hands‐on experience conducting biochemical and/or fermentation experiments at laboratory and/or pilot scale
* Experience with analytical techniques used to monitor biochemical and fermentation processes, such as High‐Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and biochemical assays
* Solid understanding of enzyme kinetics and fermentation fundamentals
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
* Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
* Experience in industrial biotechnology, dry‐grind fuel ethanol, carbohydrate processing, or brewing industries
* Experience working with enzymes and/or yeast used in starch and biomass processing and ethanol fermentation
* Experience with process scale‐up or scale‐down activities
* Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainable technologies with global impact
* Exposure to cross‐functional collaboration within a global organization
* Learning and development opportunities to support professional growth
* Inclusive and supportive work environment
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* On‐site work environment with direct access to laboratory and pilot facilities

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  to learn more

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.
#J-18808-Ljbffr