Job Summary
At IFF, we go beyond traditional boundaries, combining science and creativity to build a more sustainable future. Together, we act as catalysts for positive change.
IFF is a global leader in biotechnology, delivering sustainable innovations across food, beverage, health, and biosciences. Our Health & Biosciences business applies expert science to develop bio-based solutions that support a growing global population while protecting our environment.
This role is based in Wilmington, DE, USA (on-site). You will join an experienced, collaborative, and innovation-driven team focused on host engineering, strain development, and molecular biology-driven product innovation.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Design and execute laboratory experiments using advanced molecular biology techniques
- Engineer and construct microbial cell factories to support product innovation
- Contribute to strain development and optimization using modern genetic and cellular engineering tools
- Analyze and interpret biological data to improve performance in industrial applications
- Act as a key interface between Research & Development (R&D) and Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) teams
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate research insights into scalable solutions
- Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, reproducibility, and data integrity
- Document and communicate experimental findings through reports and presentations
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field
- Strong foundation in molecular biology and microbial physiology
- Hands-on laboratory experience with genetic manipulation and strain engineering
- Ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams, including R&D, Quality Analytics, and Quality Control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate scientific insights clearly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data generation
- Curiosity and passion for scientific innovation
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience in industrial biotechnology or applied microbiology environments
- Familiarity with scaling microbial processes or product development pipelines
- Exposure to quality systems, regulatory environments, or QA/QC collaboration
Why Choose Us?
- Work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation
- Be part of a global, inclusive, and purpose-driven organization
- Access opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
- Contribute to products that make a real impact in everyday life
- Collaborate with a highly experienced and supportive scientific team
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field
- Strong foundation in molecular biology and microbial physiology
- Hands-on laboratory experience with genetic manipulation and strain engineering
- Ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams, including R&D, Quality Analytics, and Quality Control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate scientific insights clearly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data generation
- Curiosity and passion for scientific innovation
- Experience in industrial biotechnology or applied microbiology environments
- Familiarity with scaling microbial processes or product development pipelines
- Exposure to quality systems, regulatory environments, or QA/QC collaboration
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
