Research Associate

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Laboratory Technician/Research Associate to join our Human Health team, which focuses on improving metabolic and digestive health through probiotics/postbiotics and dietary supplements. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of our project activities by managing daily laboratory tasks and support product candidate screening and mode of action understanding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology techniques and cell-based in vitro assays, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Mammalian cell and bacteria culture maintenance
• Administration, including inventory management, EHS compliance, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations related to our laboratory activities
• Support platform and project development by assay optimization, validation and product candidate screening
• Experimental work, including experimental planning, design, execution and documentation
• Data analysis, report and visuals generation, and communication of the results
• Various ad hoc tasks

We offer a stimulating and flexible research environment where you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization and get the opportunity for developing technical and personal competencies within an international organization.

Qualifications

• Laboratory Technician, Academy Profession graduate in Biotechnical Science, or BSc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, molecular medicine, biotechnology, biology), or similar, with 3+ years of research experience
• Extensive hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture methodologies as well as design and execution of cell-based in vitro biological screening assays, such as reporter gene assays, receptor binding, etc
• Excellent laboratory and trouble-shooting skills within molecular biological assays (e.g., ELISA, Multi-Plex, Western Blot, RT-qPCR, RNA extraction)
• Hands-on experience with microbial cultivation
• Solid English written and oral capabilities are required for communication.
• Ability to work independently, in a structured manner, with large sample sets, strong attention to detail, and striving for high scientific standards
• Proactively engage as a dynamic team player with an honest and responsible mindset, and positive attitude towards new challenges and ideas
• Enjoys laboratory work and routine tasks

Submit your application to us as soon as possible, as we go through the applications on an ongoing basis already during the application period. For further questions regarding the position, please contact Sr. Lead Scientist Chong Shen ([email protected]).

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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