Microbiology Co-op

IFF • Wilmington, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology Co-op will support microbiome research through laboratory studies, sample processing, and data collection. Working alongside scientists, the co-op will help advance probiotic, prebiotic, postbiotic, and enzyme research programs. We are currently seeking outstanding candidates for 2026-2027 Co-op position (full-time/up to 12 months) in our R&D Center in Wilmington, DE. This position provides a motivated student with an opportunity to work in our labs and learn new skills in the context of microbiology and immunology research. This will be a predominantly lab-based role with a focus that may include in vitro assays, processing microbial or animal-based samples, based on microbiological and genomic laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• This is a Co-op position (up to 12 months) and requires the ideal candidate to be enrolled in a program that supports Intern or Co-op opportunities.
• A Co‐op typically represents a college student seeking to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• A student pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in the Biological Sciences (microbiology, cell & molecular biology), Biotechnology, mucosal immunology or a related field.
• The ideal candidate will have completed their second year of undergraduate education and will continue their education after the Co-op concludes.
• Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.
• High level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings.
• Maintain a hands-on-mentality and a strong affinity for lab work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic laboratory instrumentation including analytical balance, centrifuge, and plate reader is preferred.
• Experiences with common microbiology techniques including aseptic and culturing techniques, and strain isolation.
• Experience with common molecular techniques including DNA isolation and PCR.
• Knowledge of or experience with biological models (mammalian cell culture, C. elegans or other).
• Knowledge of or experience with bioassays, culture-based or microbial assays, immunoassays, or molecular/biochemical assays.

Responsibilities

• Support our microbiome research portfolio encompassing human and animal probiotics, postbiotics, prebiotics, and enzyme products.
• Work with R&D team members to design, troubleshoot, and execute in-vitro and in-vivo experiments to explore the impact of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics on nutrition and health.
• Accurately record data in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed