Vacature Scientist

Scientist - Biochemistry

Date: Feb 20, 2024

Location: Oegstgeest, NL, 2342

Company: IFF Family of Companies

Requisition ID : 497192

Job Description

IFF is looking for an experienced Biochemist to join our Research & Development team in Leiden, and we hope it's you!

IFF's Health & Biosciences division is a global leader in biotechnology. The IFF laboratories in Leiden have a long and dynamic history that goes back to the beginnings of modern biotechnology, to become the world market leader in sustainable bio-solutions. The R&D team in Leiden houses 32 creative, multi-disciplinary scientists from 13 different nationalities.

As a biochemistry scientist you will be part of a team that is responsible for discovering and optimizing enzyme technologies across a wide range of applications and providing sustainable solutions to change the world. You will bring strong theoretical and practical background in biochemistry to translate and downscale model systems and develop predictive enzyme assays.

The position requires a person with relevant experience in enzymology, protein engineering and assay development. Knowledge and passion in high-throughput screening and assay automation would be preferred.

This new opportunity in the Research & Development team will be based at IFF's Leiden (Netherlands) facility, but the position will interface closely with other international teams at IFF. Occasional travel to other R&D sites in Europe and North America will be required, as well as participating in (online) meetings after standard working hours.

• Develop biochemical and enzymatic assays to predict enzyme performance in model systems and implement assays for automation and high throughput screening.
• Design and carry out enzyme production, characterization, application testing and engineering to improve enzyme functionality as biocatalyst.
• Independently contribute to multi-functional research teams; lead work streams of projects; maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge in biochemistry and expertise within multiple technologies in the area of protein chemistry, enzymology and biocatalysis.
• Regularly interact with other project scientists to advance project goals.
• Build understanding of the use of enzymes in downstream applications.

Job Requirements

• PhD in a scientific or engineering field or a MSc degree plus the equivalent level of experience.
• Skills in enzymology and assay development are required.
• Additional experience in protein engineering/mutagenesis is a plus.
• Experience in high-throughput screening and analysis of large datasets is desirable.
• Highly motivated and curious in science
• Hands-on mentality and strong lab work skills
• Good record-keeping organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong teamwork, open-minded person with excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently with a minimum of supervision
• Fluency in spoken and written English is expected

We offer:
• Position in a dynamic team of inspired, innovative, and highly skilled scientists.
• An energetic work environment created by inclusive and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to grow professionally and to develop a career in Biotechnology.
• Competitive salary and attractive compensation and benefits, such as:
o Individual Choice Budget of 8% of the annual base salary, employee choice to be paid in monthly instalments or to exchange for additional time off up to 15 extra days per year.
o 25 vacation days and 3 bridge days, of which 2 of them are determined by the employer.
o Annual Incentive Plan.

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.

Functie:	scientist
Startdatum:	20-02-2024
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	HBO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	1 – 40

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