Senior Bioprocess Engineer, Yeast Manufacturing

About the role

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences channels 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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.