Senior Scientist, Biochemistry & Research Applications

Job Summary

Are you passionate about using biotechnology and biochemistry to create sustainable solutions for food feed and renewable fuels

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare food consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Palo Alto California. Be part of a collaborative innovative and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Investigate the impact of enzyme in the production of vegetable oil & fats derived products biofuels animal feed and food ingredients.
• Apply expertise in biochemistry biotechnology chemistry fermentation or related disciplines to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Build and optimize laboratory and digital model systems that evaluate enzyme in customer-relevant processes with a special focus on vegetable oil & fats processing.
• Design execute analyze and present experimental plans and research findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Generate technical data and provide bioanalytical and applications support for research and product development initiatives.
• Lead technical workstreams and contribute creative ideas that advance innovation and business objectives.
• Advise on technical feasibility of new ideas and concepts.
• Translate customer and industry needs into technical targets guiding the research work.
• Engage with customers on technical discussions and support customer trials.
• Support the transfer and implementation of new products and processes to manufacturing sites and customer operations.
• Utilize advanced digital tools and data analysis techniques to evaluate laboratory and customer process datasets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across global locations to drive project success and deliver value to customers.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Ph.D. in Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry Biochemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory experience in an academic biotechnology food or industrial research environment.
• Hands-on experience with bioanalytical instrumentation and biochemical assay development.
• Hands on experience using enzymes in the vegetable oil & fats processing industry
• Strong understanding of enzymology fermentation bioprocessing or related biochemical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of experimental design statistical analysis and interpretation of scientific data.
• Experience translating research findings into practical applications and product development opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% as required.

How Would You Stand Out

• Experience with yeast fermentation oil biochemistry or grain processing applications.
• Proficiency using advanced digital modeling data analytics or process simulation tools.
• Creative adaptable and proactive approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

• Competitive Benefits (US):Our benefit package includes medical dental vision 401(k) vacation holidays 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.
• Diversity & Inclusion (US):IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
• Innovation:Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in biotechnology. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for renewable fuels food ingredients and animal nutrition.
• Global Collaboration:Be part of a global organization that values innovation creativity and collaborating amongst our diverse cross-functional teams
• Sustainability:Contribute to solutions that support a safer healthier and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

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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