Associate Researcher (BioActives)

Associate Researcher (BioActives) International Flavors and Fragrances United States, Delaware, Wilmington Jun 09, 2026 Job Summary Are you passionate about applying molecular biology to build innovative biobased solutions that make a realworld impact? IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering customers a broad range of natural solutions while accelerating our growth strategy. We apply science and creativity to push beyond traditional boundaries, driving innovation for a more sustainable future. IFF Health & Biosciences (H&B) applies expert science to advance marketdriven, healthy, and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical industries. Using cuttingedge biotechnology, we help customers turn complex challenges into highvalue business opportunities. This role is based in Wilmington, DE and follows an Anchor work model. You will join an innovative, customerfocused, and diverse team supporting host construction, strain improvement, and product development initiatives. Where You'll Make a Difference Contribute to project workstreams focused on understanding the performance of microbial cell factories and their products in industrial applications
Support strain construction initiatives using modern molecular and cell biology techniques
Assist with optimization, analysis, and improvement of cell factories based on project data and direction
Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional project teams to deliver defined project goals
Execute laboratory and project tasks as directed by the project leader
Explore and implement new methods and technologies in collaboration with the project team
Generate, analyze, and clearly communicate experimental data
Prepare technical reports, data summaries, presentations, protocols, and technical documentation What Makes You the Right Fit Strong foundational knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbial physiology
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multifunctional project team
Handson approach with a strong affinity for laboratorybased work
Willingness and ability to learn new skills, techniques, and methodologies
Adaptability to change and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel
Strong problemsolving skills and collaborative mindset
Goaloriented approach with the ability to deliver taskbased outcomes
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail How Would You Stand Out? Experience working in an industrial or applied Research & Development biotechnology environment
Familiarity with microbial strain engineering or cell factory optimization
Experience contributing to projects in fastpaced, innovationdriven settings Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation
Collaborative and inclusive research environment
Exposure to industryleading technologies and scientific expertise
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that impact everyday lives 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more