Senior Lead Scientist: Enzyme Discovery & Analytics

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Ibrido; USD 159.000 - 228.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking a Senior Lead Scientist in Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry for on-site work in Palo Alto, CA.

You will lead enzyme discovery, characterization and development programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through scale-up while mentoring scientists and shaping scientific strategies. You will develop robust biochemical and analytical assays, interpret data from LC-MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC and GC-MS, and apply mechanistic insights to drive

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Enzymology, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant industrial and/or postdoctoral experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in enzyme characterization, protein chemistry and enzymology.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with advanced analytical techniques.
• Proven experience developing, validating and implementing biochemical, enzymatic and analytical assays.

Mansioni

• Lead enzyme discovery and development programs for grain biocatalysis.
• Develop and validate biochemical and analytical assays for screening and characterization.
• Interpret LC-MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS data to guide engineering decisions.
• Mentor scientists and research associates to strengthen data quality and experimental design.
• Collaborate across protein engineering, fermentation, and computational teams.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities for process development.

Conoscenze

Enzyme engineering

Biochemistry

Analytical chemistry

Mechanistic enzymology

Data analysis

Protein chemistry

LC-MS/MS

Team leadership

Formazione

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related

Strumenti

LC-MS/MS

HPLC/UPLC

GC-MS

Descrizione del lavoro

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking a Senior Lead Scientist in Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry for on-site work in Palo Alto, CA.

You will lead enzyme discovery, characterization and development programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through scale-up while mentoring scientists and shaping scientific strategies. You will develop robust biochemical and analytical assays, interpret data from LC-MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC and GC-MS, and apply mechanistic insights to drive