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 You'll Make a Difference
- Investigate the impact of enzyme and yeast technologies in the production of 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 and yeast performance in customer-relevant processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 America's 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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Salary Ranges:
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory experience in academic, biotechnology, food, or industrial research
- Hands-on experience with bioanalytical instrumentation and biochemical assay development
- Strong understanding of enzymology, fermentation, and bioprocessing
- Demonstrated knowledge of experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of scientific data
- Experience translating research findings into practical applications and product development
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across global locations
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%
- Experience with yeast fermentation, oil biochemistry, or grain processing applications
- Proficiency using advanced digital modeling, data analytics, or process simulation tools
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.
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