Job Summary
Biotechnology has a central role in transforming the chemical industry from being petrol-based to bio-based. At IFF, we have a long history of developing microbial cell factories that produce enzymes at scale for a wide range of applications, from low temperature dish and wash detergents to more sustainable animal nutrition. We are seeking a passionate Bioinformatics Scientist to join our strain engineering team. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we want you on our team!
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences, and uses science and creativity to create essential solutions for a better world. Our Health and Biosciences division creates enzymes and other bio-based inventions used by manufacturers to increase the productivity and environmental benefits of nearly 400 consumer and commercial products, such as foods, beverages, animal nutrition, textiles, household cleaning, grain processing, and biofuels. IFF’s R&D Center in Wilmington, DE is a major R&D center of excellence for all biotechnology, including molecular biology & microbiology, biochemistry, host engineering, microbiome science, automation, and fermentation. We are committed to providing sustainable solutions on an industrial scale, continually evolving and innovating to offer competitive, high-end products to our international customers.
Position Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Data Analytic team to support projects towards improving our yeast-based ethanol production hosts. This position is located at the Experimental Station site in Wilmington, DE, where you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, including molecular biologists, fermentation engineers, and data scientists. Your expertise in bioinformatics/computational biology will contribute to an iterative hypothesis-driven scientific team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and apply expertise in computational biology/bioinformatics to impact the strain engineering team.
- Analysis of DNA/RNA sequencing data (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, Pacific Biosciences).
- Conduct whole genome characterization, variant detection, and RNA-seq analysis.
- Integrate complex strain-associated data with omics datasets to drive hypothesis-based experiments.
- Identify, investigate, and implement new and emerging technologies.
- Prepare technical reports, data summaries, presentations, protocols, and other technical and regulatory documents.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD with at least 3 years of experience in an academic or industry lab, with a proven track record of hands-on experience running/developing computational algorithms and statistical analysis for omics datasets.
- Proficient in computational and statistical programming (Python preferred), Linux command line, and bioinformatics tools.
- Track record of working with microbes, strong preference for fungi and specifically Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- Demonstrated ability to drive projects independently and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with experimental science and a healthy curiosity to learn more.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
- Bioinformatics software development experience.
- SQL programming and database development.
- Web development frameworks for data organization and/or communication of results.
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
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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.
