Scientist – Microbiology & Molecular Science

IFF•Wilmington, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Health & Biosciences (H&B) division drives innovation through science and technology, partnering with customers to bring cutting-edge solutions to life across food, health, and industrial applications. This role is within the Global Quality Technical Group, supporting product commercialization, qualification, and technology transfer. The Microbiology Team provides scientific solutions using advanced microbiological and molecular methods to ensure reliable and compliant outcomes. The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware, US and is an on-site position. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-impact team where meaningful scientific breakthroughs can be achieved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
8+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong data analysis and documentation skills.
Experience with laboratory systems (LIMS, SAP, SharePoint, Office 365).
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and mentoring ability.
Availability to work on-site daily.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rapid microbiological methods or advanced molecular techniques.
Background in technology transfer, validation, or scale-up.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

Execute microbiological and molecular testing using techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital PCR (dPCR), and MALDI.
Support qualification, transfer, and validation of laboratory methods and technologies across sites.
Manage multiple projects, owning experimental activities and delivering high-quality data.
Apply scientific methods and statistical tools to solve complex problems.
Drive continuous improvement of lab processes and systems.
Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality teams.
Identify and implement innovative technologies to enhance capabilities.
Communicate results effectively to influence decisions.