Job Summary

IFF is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to work in the Advanced Analytical Biosciences group located at the Wilmington, Delaware site. The successful candidate will be part of the Separations group developing primarily GC and GC-MS based bioanalytical methods to support various business problems and research programs.
In this role, close collaboration with scientists of multiple disciplines - chemists, biochemists, micro- and molecular biologists, and fermentation engineers is expected. The successful candidate should be adaptive, self-motivated, with a passion for science, and thriving in a team environment. The position will be located at the Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. Please note that this position is laboratory based.

Responsibilities:

Gains knowledge in basic areas of scientific research within a specific competency under the guidance of more experienced and senior staff.

Operates laboratory equipment and instruments within the GC and/or GC-MS laboratories

Prepares analytical standards for various projects with support of senior staff

Performs standard and routine analyses, analyzes data, and writes reports

Responsible for routine advanced sample preparation

Use computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), data acquisition programs - to acquire and document results

Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, chemical engineering) with a minimum of 1 to 3 years of laboratory experience

1+ years of experience with GC and/or GC-MS sample preparation and analysis strongly preferred

Recognizes and brings awareness to potential safety and environmental problems within their immediate work area or group.

Has basic knowledge of commonly used chemistry concepts, practices, procedures, and regulations

Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, and vendors

Excellent teamwork ability to contribute to multi-technique solutions to complex problems

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and changing priorities

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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