Research Operations Upstream Leader

Job Summary

International Flavor and Fragrances’ (IFF) is recognized as a world leader in industrial biocatalyst research, development and manufacturing; harnessing the power of biotechnology to make sustainable solutions possible in markets as diverse as animal nutrition, household and personal care, food, health, and biofuels. To support these endeavors IFF relies on a strong R&D organization that can translate the latest advancements in science and engineering to scalable solutions for our customers and the markets we serve. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, ingredients, experiences, and solutions for products the world craves. Working at IFF is an opportunity to grow professionally by developing your career and supporting meaningful change; so that together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and our planet.

We are seeking a Research Operations Upstream Leader to manage both area and people responsibilities for the Fermentation Research Facility (FRF), a 24/7 fermentation piloting facility, supporting development of the H&B bioactives R&D portfolio.

Responsibilities

The primary roles of the Research Ops Upstream Leader is to maintain and grow the capabilities of the 14L to 200L fermentation equipment, manage multiple shifts of operators/technicians across fermentation, mechanical and analytical disciplines, communicate effectively with customers and collaborators to schedule, prepare for and execute multiple bioactives projects simultaneously.

Safety isn’t just a goal, it’s a culture. The successful candidate will be experienced conducting safety reviews of new technology, writing SOPs, performing safety audits and maintaining a disciplined and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical/Biological Engineering or other physical science discipline
• Experience managing shift-work operations
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects.
• Willing and able to be on call to support all shifts remote or in-person if needed

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of microbiology, cell culture and aseptic technique experience
• 5 years fermentation or commercial brewing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Proven track-record of working with chemicals and hazardous operations
• Mechanically inclined and able to teach team members mechanical aspects of fermentation and facility equipment
  
  

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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