Polymer Scientist Senior Scientist I

We are looking for an enthusiastic Polymer Scientist to join our Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (DEB) platform within the R&D team in this role you will apply your expertise in polymer and material science to explore physical polymer properties and translate insights into innovative applications and product development. You will also collaborate closely with crossfunctional partners including process development.

Success in this role requires strong handson laboratory skills a proactive mindset and the ability to connect scientific findings to business needssuch as costinuse considerations and competitive product or process evaluations.

This Leiden based role involves close interaction with international IFF teams. Occasional travel to R&D sites in Europe and North America may be required along with participation in online meetings outside standard working hours.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Focus on understanding the fundamental material science properties of the polysaccharides and their chemical derivatives and how these properties can add value in customer applications

• Identify new opportunities for polysaccharides in diverse industrial applications

• Develop and optimize lab workflows be involved in laboratory and customer pilot trials

• Contribute to lab management by developing and building laboratory capabilities

• Assure digitalization of generated data

• Interact with internal and external cross-functional scientific teams

• Read and apply relevant scientific literature

• Present research activities at internal and external meetings

What Makes You the Right Fit

• PhD in Material Science Physical Chemistry or similar discipline with 1-3 years of industrial experience

• Strong hands-on lab skills with excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping

• Proven record in polymer innovation: tuning ideas into projects and projects into products

• Proven problem-solving capabilities and ability to work independently

• Effective in fast-growing dynamic and evolving environments

• Highly motivated curious and proactive in scientific work

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong team player

• Adaptable eager to learn and fluent in spoken and written English

How You Would Stand Out

• Experience with water-soluble polymer formulation/characterization or biodegradable polymer design is a plus

• Knowledge of polysaccharide material processing is advantageous

• Knowledge of the fabric care and personal care polymers space is a plus

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

• Attractive 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 chosen 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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