Protein R&D Co-Op
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Food Ingredients:Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.
The role is based in St. Louis MO (onsite). Be part of a collaborative solutionoriented and growthfocusedteam where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where Youll Make a Difference
- Support R&D projects related to new product development and process improvement focused on rate quality and yield.
- Plan execute and document experimental trials in application labs and pilot facilities.
- Lead monthly qualityglobal collaboration meeting (will need to prepare data).
- Lead monthly pilot plant baseline trial to generate control samples.
- Conduct statistical analyses to determine pilot plant process capability. Present in quarterly report.
- Learn and perform analytical methods to support baseline and other product development projects.
- Maintain and operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment safely.
- Support cross-functional teams including analytical applications sensory and capital projects.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Currently a sophomore junior or senior pursuing a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineeringin an ABET-accredited program.
- Ability to complete a 7-month coop (JuneDecember 2026)as full time contract
- Strong technical foundation in mathematics and basic statistics.
- Experience with laboratory equipment and safety practices.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools.
- Demonstrated ability to collect process and analyze data.
- Ability to work independently and within team environments.
- Strong time management organization and confidentiality skills.
- Willingness and ability to wear appropriate PPE and perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods and climbing stairs.
- Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.
How You Would Stand Out
- Previous experience working in pilot plants labs or manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with engineering statistics or process improvement methodologies.
- Handson experience with technical problemsolving or experimental design.
Why Choose Us
- Opportunity to gain meaningful handson R&D and process engineering experience.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary teams across analytical applications sensory and engineering functions.
- Work within a global organization committed to innovation and scientific excellence.
- Professional development and mentorship throughout the coop program.
- Ability to contribute to innovations shaping the future of food ingredients.
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.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
We’ve been on the path of discovery for nearly two hundred years and we’re still at the forefront of scientific progress.
