Associate Scientist

At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world. The IFF site in Madison, WI manufactures probiotics for use in dietary supplements; the science behind our products distinguishes IFF as an industry leader.

The Probiotic Development (PD) Stability Team investigates the performance of our probiotics over time, enabling optimal product formulation and ensuring our portfolio meets quality standards. The team also plays an essential role in the development of next-generation probiotics. The Associate Scientist will actively contribute to these important studies.

The ideal candidate for the position will demonstrate a high level of scientific potential and be self-motivated with a desire to learn. The primary duties of the position will be bacterial plating, enumeration, data entry, and analysis; the Associate Scientist will also be expected to execute additional research projects with minimal supervision. These projects may use standard microbiological techniques or molecular methods to study bacterial viability, new probiotic delivery formats, next generation probiotic development, or customer-specific projects.

Active participation in weekly lab meetings and occasional oral presentation of project results are mandatory requirements of the position. The ability to maintain complete and accurate records is essential. Media preparation and dish washing are expected of the position on a rotating basis, when necessary.

Collaboration with PD team members, other IFF employees and external stakeholders is essential to the position. The Associate Scientist may also represent the PD team on various IFF committees and may engage in sitewide activities such as community outreach, educational science fairs, and employee appreciation/recognition events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Stability study enumeration, data entry/analysis (60%)

Exploratory research (30%)

Presentation of results/writing (5%)

Media prep/dish washing (2%)

Other job functions as assigned (3%)

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Essential requirements for consideration:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proven mastery of microbiological aseptic technique
• Understanding of microbiological enumeration techniques
• Ability to independently execute and analyze scientific research studies with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Highly qualified candidates will possess experience with:

• Obligate anaerobe microorganisms
• Flow cytometry
• Digital PCR

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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