Ruminant Scientist

Leiden - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Ready to join a team redefining ruminant innovation through advanced biotechnology and next-generation enzyme solutions

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and bioscience solutions. Our innovations power everyday products through sustainable cutting-edge science.

At our Leiden sitehome to 37 scientists from 12 nationalitieswe have a proud history rooted in the early days of modern biotechnology. Today we continue to lead the industry in sustainable bio-solutions.

The team engineers microbial cell factories to produce advanced enzymes for food & beverage home & personal care animal nutrition grain processing biopolymers. We drive innovation from idea to production using generative AI advanced biomolecular engineering high-throughput screening and full-scale testing at IFF manufacturing plants.

IFF brings a biotechnology-driven approach to the ruminant sector. We address productivity and sustainability challenges by combining enzyme innovation microbial solutions and rumen-focused application science. Integration of enzymology microbiology and field-oriented research differentiates IFF as a true biotech innovator offering producers science-grounded sustainability-aligned solutions.

We are looking for an innovative scientist to join our Leiden R&D team that can link biochemical insight with practical application to advance the sustainability of ruminant nutrition. The successful candidate is a person that thrives in multidisciplinary environments can independently shape research directions and is able to develop models and assays reflecting in-animal function. Strong scientific discipline creativity communication skills and a passion for technologies that improve performance and reduce emissions are essential to support IFFs ambition to redefine ruminant innovation.

This role is based out of our Leiden R&D center in an onsite capacity.

Where Youll Make a Difference

Be an integral part of a diverse global team of scientists and application specialists who together will charter an R&D project to develop and implement solutions for reduction of emissions from ruminants.
Work directly on the application of solutions primarily enzyme based to reduce emissions from ruminants.
Establish in vitro lab models which reflect the functionality in the animal on a molecular level.
Establish and perform enzyme assays.
Biochemical characterization of new enzyme candidates including their stability and performance under ruminal conditions.
Read literature and identify new opportunities for developing novel IFF solutions for the ruminant industry with a sustainability and emission reduction focus.
Work within collaborative teams in an industrial R&D environment that values creativity and ingenuity.
Independently establish and manage internal and external collaborations including with Contract Research Organizations and academic partners with respect for professional and cultural differences.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Ph.D. in biochemistry or related subject with 36-year research experience preferably in an industry research lab.
Motivated to play a role in developing new solutions to improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production including reduction of methane emissions
Demonstrated innovative and creative skills in the way to achieve a set goal and shows creative and original thinking in developing innovative solutions for the ruminant livestock industry
Methodical systematic and accurate working style with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines involving complex or new issues.
Strong communication skills at all levels both internally and externally with good scientific writing reporting and presentation capabilities.
Team player who is self-motivated capable of working under pressure and effective in a multi-cultural global environment.
Ability to link customer value to product specifications or product-supporting services to be developed.
Working-level understanding of statistics to support research activities.
Strong passion for bench work and demonstrated ability to initiate and develop new research areas.

How Would You Stand Out

Preferably experience with ruminants and rumen microbiology.
Understanding of oxidative enzyme reactions methane mitigation enzyme development or a related scientific field would be advantageous.

Why Choose Us

Join a dynamic innovative and multicultural team of highly skilled scientists
Grow professionally and build your career in biotechnology in an energetic inclusive and multicultural environment.
Competitive salary and attractive compensation and benefits such as:
Individual Choice Budget of 8% of the annual base salary employee choice to be paid in monthly instalments or to exchange for additional time off up to 15 extra days per year
25 vacation days and 3 bridge days of which 2 of them are determined by the employer
Annual Incentive Plan.

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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Job SummaryReady to join a team redefining ruminant innovation through advanced biotechnology and next-generation enzyme solutionsIFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and bioscience solutions. Our innovations power everyday products through sustainable cutting-edge science.A...