R&D Senior Scientist I - Biocatalysis and Organic Chemistry
International Flavors & Fragrances
- Benicarló, Castellón
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Identification, study, development of new methodology and implementation of bio-catalytic transformations with direct application within all IFF Scent molecule areas.
- Use relevant purification (Distillation, Chromatography) and analytical techniques (GC, HPLC, GCMS, NMR) to isolate and characterize reaction products.
- Develop experimental procedures, analyze and summarize data.
- Prepare technical and informational documents that describe research program highlights, accomplishments, activities, and potential areas of improvement.
- Communicate research progress to upper management when appropriate.
- Stay on top of current developments in the fields of biotransformation and organic chemistry; perform thorough literature and IP searches.
- Conduct innovative independent research with guidance from experienced R&D leader or technical team leader.
- Use computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), electronic notebooks, Chemdraw, Scifinder, Reaxys, IP searching platforms.
- Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
- You have a Ph.D. Organic/Bioorganic/Biochemistry with 1 to 3 years of industrial experience in the field of Biocatalysis.
- We will rely on your ability to understand and effectively communicate technical information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, and vendors
- You have excellent teamwork ability to contribute to multi-technique solutions to complex problems
- We will rely on your ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and changing priorities
- Fluent and proficient in English
- Preferred:
- Experience in flavor and fragrance chemistry is a plus.