What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Polymer Chemist position at Nutrition & Biosciences USA 4, Inc?
Job Summary IFF is a world-class science company working to bring creative solutions to health, consumer, and industrial markets. IFF’s Health and Biosciences division is currently looking for talented scientists to help in the development of sustainable solutions across technology platforms in Probiotics, HMO, Fibers; Cultures, Enzyme and Biopolymers for markets such as Household & Personal Care, Animal Nutrition, Human Nutrition, and Biofuels. IFF has an exciting opportunity for an adaptive, curious, self-motivated, and passionate scientist for our Lead Polymer Chemist role in the Biological and Interfacial Sciences team at IFF. In this team you will work closely with the business, regulatory scientists, biochemists, and chemical engineers to discover and develop enzymatically derived biopolymers. In this role, the scientist will have responsibility for synthesizing new materials, developing processes, as well as exploring their application in home and personal care applications. The position will be located at the Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware, and will be lab-based. Responsibilities: Design, initiate and execute polymer synthesis and functionalization for new product development projects. Partner with biochemists, molecular biologists, engineers, and application experts to discover novel biopolymer biocatalysts. Work closely with process and production engineers to scale-up new products at global manufacturing sites. Translate business needs into research strategies, engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate new ideas, and develop the necessary fundamentals to bring new chemistry from concept to commercial success. Execute application studies to develop and enhance key structure-property relationships understanding in home care, personal care, and food applications. Lead and independently drive R&D projects in multi-functional research teams; maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge in biomaterials; Leads by example and acts as a mentor for scientists and other team members. Prepare data summaries, technical reports, presentations, protocols, and other technical and regulatory documents as needed. Lead in ideation, patent application drafting, and intellectual roperty strategy development in collaboration with peers and the legal team. Use and demonstrate solid project management skills working with stakeholders to define scope, impact, and deliverables. On occasion, engage directly with customers on their needs, problems, and prototyping. Maintain a safe and clean work area and follow IFF safety policies and standards. 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.