Job Summary

We are part of IFF’s global Health & Biosciences Process R&D organization and deliver capacity release and continuous improvement projects for our globally located manufacturing facilities. We also provide process development and technology support for exciting new products in our portfolio. We can offer you a position in a dynamic, diverse and global R&D organization where you have unique opportunities to grow and develop in manufacturing technology for health products, sweeteners, flavors, biomolecules and biomaterials.

We are now looking for a

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER / SENIOR ENGINEER

to join our Process R&D team based in Kirkkonummi, Southern Finland.

Your Main Responsibilities:

As a Process Development Engineer your main responsibilities will be:

Planning, executing, managing, and reporting of process development projects.Participating in technology transfer, start-up, and plant optimization in Finland and abroad.Acting as a proactive team member in global development projects both in pilot and plant scale.Scheduling and organizing day-to-day pilot and laboratory work for development projects.Supervising pilot plant and laboratory personnel in project setting.Continuous improvement in safety culture and day-to-day operations.

Job Requirements

You are qualified for the position if you have:

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent.Excellent attitude towards Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS).Team player mentality and high respect for people.Problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and continuous learning attitude.Ability and willingness to work hands-on in pilot plant and plant environment.Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills both in Finnish and in English.Good IT skills (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SAP).Willingness to travel to some extent.

Desirable skills and background:

A few years of relevant work experience in bioprocess, chemical and/or pulp & paper industry.Practical experience in industrial chromatographic separation technology.Industrial experience in various other separation technologies (ion exchange, membrane separations, crystallization).Practical experience in capital engineering projects.Practical experience in process automation projects.

The position is permanent and starting as soon as possible. Please send your application and CV by 16th of February. We will review applications on an ongoing basis.

For further information about the role, please contact Tero Mentunen tel. +358 40 725 3040 on Wednesday 22.1. between 9-11 EET or on Thursday 30.1. between 9-11 EET

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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