Bioprocess Engineer, Fermentation Operations

International Flavors and Fragrances; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking an engineer for our Health & Biosciences fermentation and bioprocess operations in Madison, WI. This on-site role supports manufacturing excellence and drives process improvements across global teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to scale-up, technology transfer, and industrialization of new products, while collaborating with multi-site engineering teams and external partners to deliver sustainable solutions and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Internship or co-op experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in food, biotechnology, fermentation, or related industries.
• Understanding of fermentation processes and downstream processing technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical and operational data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership in driving projects and process improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, safety, or continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing operations by proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving process, safety, and efficiency issues.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including hazard analyses and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor manufacturing process performance and analyze trends to optimize reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Design, execute, and evaluate experiments that improve process performance and operational effectiveness.
• Support the introduction and industrialization of new products and technologies within the manufacturing facility.
• Contribute to capital investment projects as a member of the Manufacturing Technology team.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including batch records, standard operating procedures, training materials, and process instructions.
• Evaluate process costs, material utilization, and operational efficiency to identify improvement opportunities and support business decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple IFF locations, including sites in Rochester and Europe, to transfer technologies and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Bioprocess Engineering

Bachelors in Biochemical Engineering

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking an engineer for our Health & Biosciences fermentation and bioprocess operations in Madison, WI. This on-site role supports manufacturing excellence and drives process improvements across global teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to scale-up, technology transfer, and industrialization of new products, while collaborating with multi-site engineering teams and external partners to deliver sustainable solutions and growth.