Associate Engineer H&B

Job Summary

IFF Health & Biosciences is looking for a results-driven, motivated process engineer who will provide technical support for an industrial bioscience manufacturing facility.

As a Process Engineer based in the Cedar Rapids facility you will be part of a team responsible for developing and designing new technologies, scale-up of new products from R&D, capital project support and equipment design. The successful candidate will be an active participant in cross-functional project teams, global supply initiatives, and continuous improvement teams.

Responsibilities Include

• Implement strategic technology initiatives focusing on cost and capacity savings.
• Facilitate new product and technology introductions to the plant while interfacing with globalized R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Work with capital teams focusing on biological process design, including sterile operation and sanitary design for expansion and site capital projects.
• Drive technical improvements for processes by monitoring and managing critical process performance.
• Design and develop operations, equipment, process, and methods.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of biological and manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work virtually and connect with engineers globally.
• Strong cross functional team contributor.
• Self-starter with good organizational skills.
  
  

Associate Engineer

• BS in Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or related scientific field.
• 0-2 years process engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates technical competency as part of a project team when presented with problems with a defined scope and impact.
• Demonstrates ability to actively participate in team and contribute within specific area of expertise.
  
  

Engineer I

• BS/M.Sc. in Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or related scientific field.
• 2-5 years process engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates competency and the ability to develop value-creating solutions within specific technology areas or applications.
• Demonstrates ability to actively seek responsibilities on team and influences activities and direction of the team.
  
  

Engineer II

• BS/M.Sc. in Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or related scientific field.
• 5 years process engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and the ability to develop value created solutions within multiple technology areas or applications.
• Demonstrates ability to define, lead and manage projects of limited size and scope.
• Actively supports and promotes a collaborative effort with peers, supervisors, and team members locally and globally.
  
  

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required.

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.

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