Technician, Process R&D

## Technician, Process R&DApply:
On-site:
Palo Alto, CA, USA:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 17, 2026 (25 days left to apply):
R21784
** Job Summary
** Are you ready to bring your technical and mechanical skills to fermentation research that can lead to meaningful, real-world solutions?

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
** on-site
** and based in
** Palo Alto, California
** and supports laboratory-based work. Be part of a
** collaborative, solution-oriented and detail-focused
** team where technicians, engineers and scientists work together to advance fermentation research and development.

As a Process Research and Development Technician, you will support small-scale fermentation activities using standardized testing procedures and established laboratory equipment. You will perform routine testing, record results and help maintain safe, reliable and efficient laboratory operations.## Where You’ll Make a Difference
* Support research and development projects by monitoring microbial fermentations in small-scale, 14-liter laboratory vessels
* Operate and maintain fermentation bioreactors while following established procedures and documentation requirements
* Prepare media and complete routine laboratory setup activities to support fermentation operations
* Perform tank cleaning, maintenance and basic troubleshooting using standardized procedures
* Monitor processes for potential contamination and promptly document or escalate unusual observations
* Carry out routine tests using assembled laboratory equipment and clearly defined testing methods
* Complete prescribed calculations using established formulas, graphs, tables and procedures
* Collect samples using straightforward sampling procedures and complete analytical processing as required
* Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on process safety, quality, service, efficiency and equipment reliability## What Makes You the Right Fit
* High school diploma or General Educational Development credential
* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills
* Ability to follow written and verbal procedures accurately, with support readily available when needed
* Ability to record test results clearly and identify when a procedure may need review or modification
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers and scientists
* Basic computer skills and willingness to learn laboratory and process-control systems
* Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
* Ability to wear required laboratory personal protective equipment, including safety footwear, safety glasses and gloves
* Availability to work the day shift from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the ability to adjust workflow as laboratory demands change## How Would You Stand Out?
* Associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field
* At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience, particularly with biological systems, fermentation processes or aseptic techniques
* Experience with computer-based process-control systems and a proactive approach to learning, collaboration and continuous improvement## Why Choose Us?
* An opportunity to contribute directly to fermentation research and development projects
* Daily collaboration with experienced technicians, engineers and…