Senior Research Associate

Company: IFF Family of Companies
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition ID : 379581 Job Description IFF Health and Biosciences is looking for a Senior Research Associate in our Microbiome & Microbiology R group. Our IFF state-of-the art labs are located within the Experimental Station research site in Wilmington, Delaware.The successful candidatewill be responsible for working with a highly interactive multidisciplinary research team on various aspects of microbiome-related research programs associated with human, animal, and/or environmental related projects. As part of this highly interactive team, all team members have a voice at the table for experimental design and interpretation of lab results. Hence, the Research Associatewould be expected to be able to work independently and/or within a coordinated approach by the multidisciplinary team effort to design and execute workstreams that enables successful delivery of the project team objectives. The successful candidate will need to be willing to learn new techniques and technologies and have the flexibility to carry out multiple assignments. The ability to work in a very interactive team environment is required as is a passion for science and technology. Team chemistry and respect for peers is a must because this is the foundation for any successful team!Job Requirements M.S. in microbiology, biochemistry, bioanalytical, or related field. 7+ years of lab experience in industry, biopharma, biotechnology, or a government laboratory working in microbiology, biochemistry, or bioanalytical focused research. Demonstrated ability to design and plan experiments both independently and as a part of a highly interactive cross-disciplinary team. The ability to work in an interactive team environment that requires collaboration and respectful interactions with all team members. Preferred Experience: Experience in the isolation, cultivation, and characterization of microorganisms and/or High throughput robotics for microbiological and/or biochemistry assays and/or Experience in Microbiome-related research and/or Experience with isolation and characterization of bioactives - profiling in search of bioactive metabolites from fermentates of microorganisms and/or Experience with microbial biotransformation and identification of metabolites 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.

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