Research Manager

The Research Science Manager position entails managing biology team members which includes training and mentoring junior team members. It requires directing, coordinating and managing biology R&D projects and biology related service requests.

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply current technologies to customer projects as well as expand their application into new areas.
• Extrapolate learnings in biological science to create fragrance and flavor technologies for additional benefits in consumer products.
• Develop new technologies, methods and intellectual property to anticipate and support our client's business needs.
• Develop in vitro lab as well as in home use test methods. Data analysis, interpretation, consult and trouble shoot technical and/or project related issues, formulating next steps to develop the projects.
• External and internal support and collaboration with cross division teams, global alignment on methods and results are expected.
• Adapt to corporate culture, engage meaningfully with colleagues across levels and work in team environments.
• Presentations and report writing to both external and internal customers are also expected.
• Oversee administrative and legal issues related to biology R&D.
• Regular review of the competitive landscape and scientific literature.
• Other duties as needed.

Educational

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in biological sciences is required. A Masters or PhD degree in Microbiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Sensory Science, or Psychophysics is preferred with commensurate experience.

Experience: The ideal candidate would have at least a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with 7+ years direct experience in the fragrance and flavor or related industry. Or more preferably a Masters or PhD degree in Microbiology, Psychology, Neuroscience or Sensory Science.