Job Summary
Are you ready to apply your expertise in industrial biotechnology and yeast manufacturing to drive operational excellence and innovation on a global scale?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, innovative, and experienced team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.
Where You'll Make a Difference
•Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, and proactive technical support for H&B manufacturing processes.
•Benchmark and optimize internal and external manufacturing operations.
•Assess internal yeast manufacturing performance and compliance, including quality and product cost analysis.
•Support new product launches and technology transfers while collaborating with global R&D teams with an internal yeast manufacturing focus.
•Monitor and communicate process performance, operational efficiency, and product cost metrics.
•Develop technoeconomic evaluations for manufacturing improvements, CAPEX projects, commercialization efforts, and debottlenecking initiatives supporting yeast manufacturing strategy.
•Contribute to global Manufacturing Technology initiatives and strategies.
•Evaluate manufacturing assets and capabilities to support current and future business needs.
•Support process commercialization and front-end loading activities for capital expansion projects.
What Makes You the Right Fit
•BS/MS in Chemical Engineering or related field is strongly preferred.
•Minimum five years of relevant experience, preferably in industrial/biochemical yeast processing including project management experience.
•Strong knowledge of industrial biotech process technology including fermentation, downstream processing, liquid and solid formulation, with an emphasis on yeast manufacturing.
•Experience supporting manufacturing optimization and process improvement initiatives.
•Demonstrated ability to collaborate across locations, functions, and divisions.
•Proven decision-making, prioritization, and strategic thinking skills.
•Financial and business acumen, including project justification and product cost analysis.
•Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
How Would You Stand Out?
•Leading strategic initiatives in R&D and manufacturing technology for yeast manufacturing processes.
•Experience supporting contract manufacturers or multi-site operations.
•Knowledge of front-end loading and capital project execution processes.
Why Choose Us?
•Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave, and annual incentive plan.
•Diversity & Inclusion: Recognized for disability inclusion and fostering an inclusive workplace.
•Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in biotechnology. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for renewable fuels, food ingredients, and animal nutrition.
•Global Collaboration: Work across diverse, cross-functional teams around the world.
•Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.
•Professional Perks: Career development, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement incentives.
