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Sr Scientist I Jobs
Company | International Flavors & Fragrances |
Address | , Palo Alto, 94304, Ca |
Employment type | |
Salary | $114,000 - $128,500 a year |
Expires | 2023-08-01 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
Requisition ID : 488538
IFF Nutrition and Biosciences (at the Genencor Technology Center in Palo Alto) is currently seeking an outstanding protein chemist to join our Biochemistry team. IFF recreated itself in Feb 2021 with the acquisition of the Genencor biotechnology platform. This new company brings technical strengths in industrial biotechnology, chemical synthesis, and natural products to diverse applications in the food, personal care, agriculture, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our work makes the everyday products that you use more sustainable.
We seek:
An excellent protein chemist/chemical biologist/enzymologist with strong training in basic science and excellent problem-solving skills who is eager to apply fundamental principles to develop real-world solutions.
Experience with organic chemistry, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, enzyme engineering and the ability to design efficient experiments and test hypothesis independently.
Ability to think creatively and work independently on versatile projects in multidisciplinary teams. We want a doer who will jump in, learn as necessary and propose solutions.
Team worker who can take responsibility, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and have high ethical standards.
A careful scientist who documents their results and can mentor junior scientists in enzymology and protein chemistry best practices.
Job Requirements
- Hands-on experience characterizing enzymes or probing biological problems with quantitative chemistry approaches
- Demonstrated ability to design strategic experiments and interpret data quantitatively
- Strong chemical biology or chemistry background
- A PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field. A post-doctoral fellowship is preferred but not required.
- Exceptionally qualified BS/MS candidates with 8+/3+ years of experience will also be considered.
Compensation ($114,000 - 128,500) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location.
We offer a large and established company that invests in biotechnology to improve the sustainability and functionality of everyday products. The Palo Alto R&D site is a center of excellence for all biotechnology including synthetic biology, host engineering, protein engineering and robotics. Additionally, we have fermentation, recovery and pilot plant facilities on-site allowing for a vertical integration of projects from concept to commercialization. Our site has a great balance of seasoned industry veterans, mid-career professionals and younger trainees. Over the years, we have cultivated an excellent, open, curiosity-driven culture that encourages personal responsibility, cross-functional collaboration, and learning. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. The company thrives through its diversity, supports individuals, and provides training and mentoring opportunities so that people can contribute to their fullest. We have a large, beautiful campus in the heart of sunny Palo Alto, it is easily accessible by car, bus and Caltrain and we actively collaborate with colleagues all around the world.
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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