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BioAnalytical
Specialist - Rochester, NY 14606
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Job Description
IFF Health and Biosciences is a leader in the industrial
biotechnology sector which develops innovative enzymes and bioproducts to
improve the performance and reduce the environmental impact of the cleaning,
textiles, fuels, and chemical industries. We also develop and produce enzymes
for the food, beverage, and animal nutrition businesses. We leverage our
cutting-edge protein engineering and production expertise with worldwide
manufacturing capability to develop sustainable solutions for the emerging
bio-based economy.
The Health and Biosciences team in Rochester NY is looking
for a QC BioAnalytical Specialist who
has experience in protein biochemical characterization, analytical method
validation, and quality control systems. In this position you will have the
opportunity to work closely with global R&D Project Teams and
manufacturing plants during the transfer of new enzymes.
The ideal candidate can balance laboratory work, technical reporting, and
quality system responsibilities. If you are a strong scientific collaborator,
adaptable team player, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we’d love to
meet with you!
The principle responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited
to):
- Enzyme method
development, validation, optimization, and transfer to other labs
- Write
technical reports and standard operating procedures
- Use project
management skills to identify, prioritize, coordinate, and complete
specific project objectives and meet deadlines
- Present and
discuss scientific data to a cross-functional global team
- Perform
routine quality checks for product consistency and safety purposes
- Work closely
with regulatory teams to collect data for registrations and/or
toxicology testing
- Support
manufacturing sites with troubleshooting methods and promoting best
practices
- Collaborate
with management and other team members to align resources needed to
complete project objectives
- Serve as a
resident expert in one or more technologies and/or functions
- Work independently
and in a team environment. Initiate and lead team discussions. Be able
to train and mentor others
- Make sound
systematic decisions, problem solving, and troubleshooting
- Adapt to
quickly changing conditions and priorities
- Periodic
travel will be required
Job Requirements
Your preferred skill sets:
- Enzyme assays
- Gel
electrophoresis
- Protein
purification and/or quantification
- HPLC is a plus
- Pipetting
techniques, buffer preparation, general lab equipment use and
maintenance
- Experience
with quality systems and standards
- Data analysis
and statistics, experience in Minitab a plus
- Proficient
computer and database management skills (LIMS, SAP, Sharepoint,
Office 365, Microsoft Teams)
- Good
organizational, planning and project management skills. Detail-oriented
- Excellent
communication skills with peers, leadership, and global cross-functional
teams
Your qualification profile:
- Requires a
Bachelors and/or Masters degree in
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent with a
minimum of 2 years overall experience in an laboratory setting
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