Application Technologist

IFF; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

A global leader in biotechnology is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focusing on the technical development of enzyme and yeast products. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, supporting sales teams, and providing technical support to customers. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and hands-on lab experience are required. The position offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to work with innovative technologies in an inclusive environment, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience conducting experiments at lab or pilot scale.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical development of enzyme and yeast products.
• Support Sales and Technical Service teams.
• Perform lab-scale simulations of customer processes.

Skills

Research experience in an academic and/or industrial setting

Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC)

Understanding of enzyme kinetics

Experience conducting biochemical experiments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your scientific expertise to real‑world industrial biotechnology solutions? 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 (on‑site role). Be part of a collaborative, customer‑focused, and solution‑oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Contribute to the technical development of enzyme and yeast products throughout the commercialization process, including formulation and stability, performance evaluation, scale‑up, marketing material generation, and post‑launch support
• Support Sales and Technical Service teams through biochemical and analytical evaluation of customer samples
• Perform lab‑scale simulations of customer processes to support technical evaluations and recommendations
• Design, execute, interpret, and document laboratory‑ and pilot‑scale experiments
• Develop and optimize analytical and biochemical methods relevant to fermentation and enzyme applications
• Provide remote and on‑site technical support to customers as needed
• Support pre‑commercial trials of enzyme and yeast products at customer sites

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field
• Research experience in an academic and/or industrial setting
• Hands‑on experience conducting biochemical and/or fermentation experiments at laboratory and/or pilot scale
• Experience with analytical techniques used to monitor biochemical and fermentation processes, such as High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and biochemical assays
• Solid understanding of enzyme kinetics and fermentation fundamentals
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in industrial biotechnology, dry‑grind fuel ethanol, carbohydrate processing, or brewing industries
• Experience working with enzymes and/or yeast used in starch and biomass processing and ethanol fermentation
• Experience with process scale‑up or scale‑down activities

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainable technologies with global impact
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration within a global organization
• Learning and development opportunities to support professional growth
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• On‑site work environment with direct access to laboratory and pilot facilities

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 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