Bioprocess Research Co-op: Enzymes & Yeast Innovation

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is seeking cooperative education interns for the Grain Processing Business at the Cedar Rapids, IA Applied Innovation Center.

You will design and run experiments using enzymes and yeast to enable sustainable biofuel and food ingredient production, analyze results, and contribute to cross-functional product development. The role emphasizes independent project work, rigorous data interpretation, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team within a

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology.
• Academic research or industrial internship/co-op experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work across functions in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to evaluate and optimize enzyme and yeast performance at lab- and pilot-scales.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work, analyze data, report results, and present findings.
• Support ongoing product development and manufacturing process improvements at the Cedar Rapids facility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering / Bioprocess Engineering / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Biology / Microbiology

Tools

HPLC

Fermentation basics

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is seeking cooperative education interns for the Grain Processing Business at the Cedar Rapids, IA Applied Innovation Center.

You will design and run experiments using enzymes and yeast to enable sustainable biofuel and food ingredient production, analyze results, and contribute to cross-functional product development. The role emphasizes independent project work, rigorous data interpretation, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team within a