Application Development, Research Intern

IFF; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Onsite in Cedar Rapids

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite) inside the Applied Innovation Center.

Join its Application Development team to work across functions on product and process development and support. Co-ops will manage independent projects and assist in enzyme/yeast research to enable sustainable bio-based solutions for biofuels and food ingredients.

Qualifications

• Academic research or industrial internship/co-op experience.
• Must be a current student pursuing a relevant degree.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to evaluate enzyme and yeast performance.
• Support development of biofuels and food ingredients at lab/pilot scale.
• Hands-on lab work to execute, analyze and report results and present plans.

Skills

Biochemical assays

HPLC experience

Independent worker

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering or related fields

Tools

HPLC Instrument

Job description

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite). Be part of our Application Development team, this role will work across functions to develop and support products and processes. Your potential is our inspiration.

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite). Be part of our Application Development team, this role will work across functions to develop and support products and processes. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

We are seeking cooperative education positions 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.

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 assays

Coops 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Currently pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Chemical Engineering or Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field

Academic research or industrial internship/co‑op experience

Desire to work in a multidisciplinary team and capability to work independently

Self‑starter with good organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Experience with biochemical assays and analytical techniques including HPLC

Preferred: Understanding of enzyme kinetics and/or fermentation fundamentals

How Would You Stand Out?

3.0 GPA or Higher

Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross‑functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

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