The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide.
The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette.
We have an opportunity for a Scientist in the Colloids and Biopharma R&D group, part of IFF Pharma Solutions, in Wilmington, Delaware. This role supports R&D scientists supporting the biopharmaceutical market segment through the preparation and execution of experimental activities. A successful applicant will have laboratory experience associated with the experimental methods, analytical techniques, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
Core Responsibilities:
? Works as part of a team in evaluating existing and developing new materials technologies for use in biopharmaceutical processing and formulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
? Sterile mammalian cell culture processes, including passaging, counting, assaying, and plating
? Solution and formulation preparation using manual and automatic pipetting techniques
? Operation of characterization and analytical equipment including but not limited to flow cytometry, absorbance measurements, light scattering, rheometry, liquid chromatography (HPLC and SEC), micro-flow imaging, light microscopy, and tensiometry
? Set up and run experiments mimicking standard processing steps such as filtration, concentration, dispersion, emulsification, and lyophilization
? Independently develops and implements experimental plans. Responsible for a wide variety of complex laboratory tasks including following developed procedures and trouble-shooting as needed. Recommends and implements variations in approaches as needed.
? Understands the value of high quality data and utilizes Good Laboratory Practices (or equivalent) to generate such data. Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments.
? Organizes and prepares data tables and charts to present data collected in studies supported. Often prepares summaries of work and results to be included in reports, both internal and external. Interprets results of trials and experiments and documents according to IFF standards.
? Troubleshoots faulty equipment and effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate. Maintains and updates personal knowledge for proper use of equipment via manuals and job aids, logs maintenance activities and calibration results as required. Suggests and develops new standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Identified the need for and is involved in implementing new processes, procedures or technology to improve performance of work group.
? Leads the team or work group in identifying improvement opportunities in area of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and implements improved EH&S practices and procedures