Sr. Technician I, Process R&D

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have:

* Relevant laboratory experience. (Experience with biology, bioscience, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, or aseptic techniques is a plus.)
* Can demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills plus ability to work and collaborate with a team.
* Basic computer skills. (Experience with computer-based process control systems a plus.)
* Strong sense of self-motivation and ability to work under minimal supervision.
* Ability to prioritize and troubleshoot issues under pressure.
* Ability and willingness to learn emergent systems and adapt to new environments; curiosity and ability to think critically about work processes.
* Experience in coordinating with co-workers/teammates in meeting expectations and improving work efficiency
* A high school diploma with relevant experience required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or science field desired.

Role Requirements:
* This position will be in the small-scale fermentation lab that supports the development of our R&D projects during the ( ).
* As part of a team, the hired technician will be responsible for the set-up, cleaning, and operation of 14L bioreactors, monitoring biological processes, sample collection, and proper documentation.
* Duties include media preparation, tank maintenance, contamination monitoring, and analytical processing to support fermentation operations.
* Participate in continuous improvement efforts to increase quality and service levels, improve process safety, efficiency, and reliability.
* May occasionally provide lab support on weekend shifts and attend training on other shifts.
* Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Qualified new hires will be trained in the skills necessary to perform the job duties outlined, with a team devoted to individual development and investment. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Visit IFF.com/careers to learn more about our Equality Policy.

Technical Expertise / Knowledge / Problem Solving:
*Develops and executes routine experiments, investigations and work tasks based on past results and under the direction of a
supervisor.
*Understands basic scientific principles involved in lab experiments and develops experiments based on past results.
*Collects experimental data and documents results.
*Prioritization of multiple assignments is done by supervisor.
Scientific and Engineering Methodologies:
*Generates fundamental understanding of materials, equipment, technologies, production processes.
*Utilizes equipment, instrumentation or computer applications to generate data.
*Recognizes unexpected or erroneous results.
*Business, Competitor, Market and Customer Expertise and Impact
*Understands short-term business objectives of current assignment. Aware of customers and their importance in achieving goals.
Intellectual Property and Documentation:
*Effectively manages confidential information and provides input for Research Reports and Invention Disclosures.
Communication:
*Effectively communicates results of short term tasks or projects to supervisor. Effectively communicates with team.
Collaborative Leadership:
*Understands role within the work group.
*Interacts with colleagues within team to understand objectives/complete work in the required time frame.
*Submits requests and provides direction to service personnel.
IFF Culture, Ethics and EH&S:
*Participates in safety reviews.
*Makes suggestions when there is an issue.
*Consistently demonstrates the highest standards of IFF culture and values.

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 IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more