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Palo Alto, California
Fountain Valley, California
Riverside, California
Posted: 27-Apr-22
Location: Palo Alto, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: /talentcommunity/apply/877366500/?locale=en_US
IFF is looking for an innovative Scientist to join our R&D team in the field of Fungal Molecular Biology and Strain Construction at the Genencor Technology Center in Palo Alto, CA.
At IFF Health & Biosciences, our R&D team develops microbial production strains (bacteria, yeast and filamentous fungi) and engineers enzymes for applications in the areas of food & beverages, biofuels, home & personal care, animal feed, paper & textile processing, and more. We have a strong focus on providing sustainable solutions on an industrial scale, and we are constantly evolving and innovating to offer competitive high-end products to our international customers.For this position, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated researcher to join our Fungal Molecular Biology and Strain Engineering team. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of molecular biology. Experience in fungal genetics and protein expression is a plus. Enjoying cooperating in multidisciplinary teams and a passion for science and technology are essential.
- The work will involve one or more aspects of the following:
- Engineering fungal strains for maximal protein production
- Carrying out fundamental research to understand and improve on all aspects of fungal growth, fermentation, genetic engineering, stress tolerance and protein production to create optimized cell factories
- Identifying and implementing new and emerging developments and techniques in the field.
- Keeping up-to-date with relevant scientific and intellectual literature
- Preparing and presenting technical reports, data summaries, protocols and other technical and regulatory documentations
- Participating in developing the intellectual property strategy and drafting patent applications in collaboration with peers and the legal team
- At IFF in Palo Alto, we believe that the difference is made in the lab; in this position >50% of the time is expected to be spent on lab work
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Synthetic Biology, Biotechnology or similar, preferably with 1-3 years of experience in industry or relevant academic experience
- Alternatively, we will consider candidates with B.S. or Masters degrees with 8 plus years of experience in industry
- Experience with filamentous fungi, protein expression and high-throughput screening is a plus
- Demonstrated experience with genetic engineering of microorganisms is required
- Experience in flow cytometry, omics techniques, microscopy and microfluidics is a plus
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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