International Flavors & Fragrances
Application Development, Fall Coop
International Flavors & Fragrances, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Job Summary
Coops will manage independent projects and support ongoing product development and support efforts. Work will be focused on the use of enzymes and/or yeast to generate biofuels and food ingredients.
At IFF Health & Biosciences, we're not only committed to delivering on customer needs, but to inventing solutions that conserve resources. We are a health, bioscience, and sensorial experience company that is changing the world for the better. Today, we're building on our heritage of creating sense experiences with the addition of world changing scientific expertise and R&D. This potent combination of science and creativity, along with the passion to serve customers of all shapes and sizes means there's no limit to the impact we can have.
We are seeking cooperative education positions for both spring (Jan-July) and fall (July-Dec) for the Grain Processing Business, where we leverage cutting-edge enzyme and yeast technology to develop sustainable solutions for the emerging bio-based economy. Our enzyme and yeast products are critical biocatalysts in our customers' processes, enabling them to create renewable biofuel, feed, and food products. As a part of our Application Development team, this role will work across functions to develop and support products and processes.
Application Development Intern (Research)
Applied Innovation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Coops will manage independent projects and support ongoing product development and support efforts. Work will be focused on the use of enzymes and/or yeast to generate biofuels and food ingredients.Day-to-day duties will include the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments to evaluate and optimize enzyme and yeast performance at lab- and/or pilot-scales.Hands-on laboratory work to execute, analyze, report and present experimental plans and results as well as standard assaysCoops will work at IFF's Applied Innovation Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Center shares a location with Business leadership and an enzyme and yeast production facility. Cedar Rapids is part of Iowa's Creative Corridor and is close to Iowa City and the University of Iowa.Qualifications:
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in: Chemical Engineering or Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related fieldAcademic research or industrial internship/co-op experienceExperience with biochemical assays and analytical techniques including HPLCUnderstanding of enzyme kinetics and/or fermentation fundamentalsDesire to work in a multidisciplinary team and capability to work independentlySelf-starter with good organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
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
Coops will manage independent projects and support ongoing product development and support efforts. Work will be focused on the use of enzymes and/or yeast to generate biofuels and food ingredients.
At IFF Health & Biosciences, we're not only committed to delivering on customer needs, but to inventing solutions that conserve resources. We are a health, bioscience, and sensorial experience company that is changing the world for the better. Today, we're building on our heritage of creating sense experiences with the addition of world changing scientific expertise and R&D. This potent combination of science and creativity, along with the passion to serve customers of all shapes and sizes means there's no limit to the impact we can have.
We are seeking cooperative education positions for both spring (Jan-July) and fall (July-Dec) for the Grain Processing Business, where we leverage cutting-edge enzyme and yeast technology to develop sustainable solutions for the emerging bio-based economy. Our enzyme and yeast products are critical biocatalysts in our customers' processes, enabling them to create renewable biofuel, feed, and food products. As a part of our Application Development team, this role will work across functions to develop and support products and processes.
Application Development Intern (Research)
Applied Innovation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Coops will manage independent projects and support ongoing product development and support efforts. Work will be focused on the use of enzymes and/or yeast to generate biofuels and food ingredients.Day-to-day duties will include the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments to evaluate and optimize enzyme and yeast performance at lab- and/or pilot-scales.Hands-on laboratory work to execute, analyze, report and present experimental plans and results as well as standard assaysCoops will work at IFF's Applied Innovation Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Center shares a location with Business leadership and an enzyme and yeast production facility. Cedar Rapids is part of Iowa's Creative Corridor and is close to Iowa City and the University of Iowa.Qualifications:
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in: Chemical Engineering or Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related fieldAcademic research or industrial internship/co-op experienceExperience with biochemical assays and analytical techniques including HPLCUnderstanding of enzyme kinetics and/or fermentation fundamentalsDesire to work in a multidisciplinary team and capability to work independentlySelf-starter with good organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
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