Downstream Processing Ops Lead - Wilmington, DE

International Flavor and Fragrances' (IFF) is recognized as a world leader in industrial biocatalyst research, development and manufacturing; harnessing the power of biotechnology to make sustainable solutions possible in markets as diverse as animal nutrition, household and personal care, food, health, and biofuels. To support these endeavors IFF relies on a strong R&D organization that can translate the latest advancements in science and engineering to scalable solutions for our customers and the markets we serve. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, ingredients, experiences, and solutions for products the world craves. Working at IFF is an opportunity to grow professionally by developing your career and supporting meaningful change; so that together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and our planet.

We are seeking a Downstream Processing Ops Lead responsible for expanding our lab-scale recovery capabilities to remove or recover micro-organisms and bioactives from broth generated at our Fermentation Research Facility in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities:

The primary role of this position in our development lab is the organization, operation, and execution of lab scale experiments to support manufacturing scale operations. Daily tasks will include (communication with engineers utilizing the facility, running equipment and near-line analytical instruments, scheduling equipment and recovery personnel, troubleshooting equipment and operational issues).

The Downstream Team works M-F between two shifts (morning or afternoon) alongside the 24/7 Fermentation Facility.

Continuous operations and shift work require a successful candidate to communicate well and effectively both face to face, and across electronic tools. We utilize video conferencing to get real time input from engineers, and cloud based paperless documentation for both experimental records and cross shift communication.

Safety isn't just a goal, it's a culture. The successful candidate will be experienced with generating SOPs, performing safety evaluations of new processes and equipment, effectively utilizing personal protective equipment, able to lift 50lbs, and pass a respirator fit test (pulmonary function test).

Qualifications/Skills:

Education:

• BS/BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other physical science discipline with experience in lab or biomanufacturing settings.
• Associates degree w/ 3+ years of experience in lab or manufacturing settings.
• HS Diploma w/5+ years lab/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Willing and able to make, lift, and deliver maximal 50 lbs of materials to the facility and other labs with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Safety compliance: Strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines is critical.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience in operating filtration units, centrifuges, filter presses and UF (ultrafiltration) systems in a cGMP or pharmaceutical setting.
• Cell physiology knowledge and strain typing for identification and contamination monitoring preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Awareness of working with chemicals and hazardous operations
• Mechanically inclined

While we are interested in all qualified candidates with the potential to work in the United States, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of 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...