Yeast Cell Factory Scientist (Molecular Biology)

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a Research Associate focused on yeast molecular biology to join our lab team. You will construct microbial cell factories, perform molecular biology assays, and contribute to process improvements for industrial applications.

This role emphasizes hands-on experimental work in a fast-paced R&D environment, collaboration across disciplines, data generation, and clear technical documentation for project teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver on project goals.
• Hands-on mindset with a strong affinity for lab work.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Ability to adapt to changes and drive multiple workstreams in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with others to solve problems.
• Goal-oriented with reliable task delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute to scientific understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbial physiology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project workstreams to understand performance of yeast cell factories in industrial applications.
• Contribute to strain construction using modern molecular biology methods.
• Support optimization and data-driven improvement of cell factories.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver on goals.
• Follow project direction from the project leader.
• Explore and implement new methods and technologies with the team.
• Generate and communicate data effectively.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, presentations, protocols, and regulatory documents.
• Understand basic principles of molecular biology, biochemistry and microbial physiology.

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a Research Associate focused on yeast molecular biology to join our lab team. You will construct microbial cell factories, perform molecular biology assays, and contribute to process improvements for industrial applications.

This role emphasizes hands-on experimental work in a fast-paced R&D environment, collaboration across disciplines, data generation, and clear technical documentation for project teams.