Lead Polymer Chemist
| Company | International Flavors & Fragrances |
|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, DE, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Adaptive
- Curious
- Self-motivated
- Passionate
- Strong background in polymer chemistry or related field
- Teamwork and communication skills
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 property 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.