Senior Formulation Scientist

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to join their innovative team in Wilmington, Delaware. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research and development in biotechnology, focusing on enzyme and microbial delivery systems. The selected candidate will lead projects that involve developing scalable processes and innovative formulation techniques, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position promises professional growth, continuous learning, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field. If you are passionate about biotechnological advancements and eager to contribute to a vibrant team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3 years, MS with 6 years, or BS with 10 years in relevant fields.
• Experience in formulation process technologies focusing on enzymes and microbes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on scalable processes and formulation delivery systems.
• Develop innovative assays to understand formulation stability.

Skills

Enzyme Delivery

Microbial Delivery

Analytical Techniques

Technical Writing

Statistical Software

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD in Microbiology or related field

MS in Biochemistry or related field

BS in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical Software

Experimental Design Tools

Job description

Senior Formulation Scientist

The Senior Formulation Scientist position at IFF’s Nutrition & Biosciences Process R&D in Wilmington, Delaware, offers a remarkable opportunity for a dedicated and passionate individual with experience in enzyme and microbial delivery. This role is more than just a job; it's a chance to be at the forefront of biotechnological advancements. The selected candidate will be an integral part of a vibrant team, contributing to groundbreaking research that spans the full gamut of process development. From the thrill of initial discovery to the meticulous work involved in scaling up processes, from overseeing pilot production to the critical phase of transferring technology to manufacturing plants, this position offers a challenging and rewarding career path for a dedicated scientist or engineer. It's a role that promises professional growth, continuous learning, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of biotechnology.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the projects on developing novel scalable processes and formulation delivery systems in stabilizing enzymes and/or microbes for extended storage and efficacy during product applications.
• Develop innovative assays and analytical techniques to characterize and understand the failure modes of formulation stability.
• Identify, develop, and implement new value-creating technologies, products, or processes to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to others while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to scientific, manufacturing, applications, regulatory, and business teams.
• Prepare and present technical reports, data summaries, protocols, and other technical and regulatory documentation.
• Lead specific technical segments and take the initiative to assume responsibility for highly challenging technical projects and complex problems.
• Utilize meaningful literature searches and market knowledge to form hypotheses and recommend approaches to solve diverse and poorly defined problems.
• Support multiple parallel formulation projects while effectively updating and communicating with internal stakeholders and teams.
• Participate in developing the intellectual property strategy and file patent applications in collaboration with peers and the legal team.
• Use of statistical software and experimental design to model, predict, and execute complex formulation and mixture designs.
• Enhance professional knowledge through continuous engagement with scientific literature and networking.
• Contribute to skill development and mentoring of junior formulation scientists.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD with 3 years of experience, an MS with 6 years of experience, or a BS with 10 years of experience in microbiology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with formulation process technologies such as freeze-drying, spray drying, fluid bed granulation, cryopreservation and microencapsulation, with specific focus on stabilizing enzymes and live microbes.
• A minimum of 3-5 years industrial or academic employment in the design, development and scale up of stable enzyme or microbial formulations.
• Formulation experience in human health and/or pharmaceutical applications is a plus.
• Proven track record of success in developing and scaling up processes/products.
• Team player, able to work with multi-disciplinary team and external collaborators.
• Exposure or interest in robotics and high throughput.
• Experience using statistical software for modeling and communicating large data sets.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, manage multiple projects in parallel, and thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.