Bioanalytical Quality Scientist: Enzyme Assays & Standards

IFF; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, offering opportunities to apply laboratory skills in analytical quality programs. The Associate Quality Scientist will support the Global Technical Quality Bioanalytical Team from our Wilmington, Delaware site, performing routine enzyme assays, coordinating shipments and maintaining compliant laboratory operations.

You will contribute to method improvements, data trending, and continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, food science, microbiology or related science.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, quality systems and Good Documentation Practices.
• Ability to follow approved laboratory methods, procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and recordkeeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication across teams.
• On-site laboratory work in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, qualify, maintain, inventory and distribute enzyme standards and controls used in product testing and quality programs.
• Perform routine enzyme assays and related bioanalytical testing using approved methods, procedures and established quality practices.
• Prepare reagents, calibration standards, controls and samples, then accurately document, review and communicate test results.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments of standards, controls, samples, reagents, chemicals and laboratory supplies to manufacturing and testing sites.
• Ensure analytical materials are properly packaged, labeled, documented, tracked and shipped in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support investigations and troubleshooting related to assay performance, analytical variability and standards or controls issues under the guidance of senior scientists.
• Maintain accurate records for standards, controls, test samples, shipments, inventory and laboratory activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the replenishment of critical reagents, reference materials, consumables and laboratory supplies.
• Support data trending, Statistical Quality Control activities, method improvements, laboratory inspections, safety reviews, audits and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, food science, microbiology or related science

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, offering opportunities to apply laboratory skills in analytical quality programs. The Associate Quality Scientist will support the Global Technical Quality Bioanalytical Team from our Wilmington, Delaware site, performing routine enzyme assays, coordinating shipments and maintaining compliant laboratory operations.

You will contribute to method improvements, data trending, and continuous improvement while