Grain Processing Application Technologist

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　　Date:Jan 18, 2024

　　Location: Oegstgeest, NL, 2342

　　Company: IFF Family of Companies

　　Job Description

　　At IFF, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences.

　　Health & Biosciences is one of the four business divisions within IFF. Inspired by nature and distinguished by its world-class bioscience and microbiome capabilities, IFF’s Health & Biosciences (H&B) division is a leading innovation partner for customers across a broad range of consumer product, industrial and agricultural sectors. Our portfolio includes animal health solutions & feed enzymes, cultures for plant-based food, dairy cultures, dietary fibers, food enzymes, and enzymes and yeast for fuel ethanol. Our specific end-markets include home & personal care, animal nutrition, grain processing, microbial control, food, and dietary supplements.

　　Grain Processing (GP) is an industrial process where enzymes are used to convert starch. Grain processing consists of two parts: starch conversion to sweet syrups (glucose, maltose, fructose, etc.) and starch conversion to bioethanol. The EMEA GP Applications group supports the business by helping to solve customer questions and requests related to the use of our enzyme products. The Application team also works on new product development based on customer needs.

　　We are growing and looking for anApplication Technologistto join ourEMEA Grain Processing Applications groupinLeiden, as part the IFF Health & Biosciences division.

　　The work in the Applications group is diverse and directly related to the production processes of our different customers. In the lab we simulate the actual processes of our customers where our enzyme products are used. In addition, modeling processes has become an increasingly important part of the way we help our customers improve their processes. From time-to-time interaction will take place with customer through customer visits, product introduction and plant trial support. Internally the interaction with the Sales, Technical Service and Marketing group of Grain Processing is an important aspect of the role.

　　YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Exercise technical discretion in design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies and answering customer questions.

　　Contribute to Applications research / development as part of a project team.

　　Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement or capability enhancement.

　　Act as project manager in medium size Applications research / development projects

　　Generate quality data and ideas for investigation and can clearly communicate these to the project team.

　　Prepare technical reports, summaries, and protocols.

　　Assist in modeling of customer processes.

　　Be involved in Plant trial support.

　　Interact directly with both internal and external stakeholders related to projects.

　　Job Requirements

　　You have a Master’s degree (MSc) or Bachelor’s degree (BSc with some work experience) in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

　　You are skilled in a variety of analytical laboratory methods.

　　We will rely on your knowledge of basic biochemistry.

　　Your knowledge of modeling is a preferred.

　　You have an excellent level of English, both written and verbal.

　　Your core competencies are:

　　Collaborative spirit.

　　Proactive and self-driven personality.

　　Customer focused and Innovative mindset.

　　Good interpersonal and communication skills.

　　Hands-on, eager to learn.

　　Result Oriented.

　　IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　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.