About the role
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling 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 Palo Alto, California (onsite). Be part of a creative, motivated, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Conduct research projects in areas such as microbial strain construction and protein engineering.
- Apply high-throughput screening techniques to accelerate discovery.
- Work with cell culture systems to support experimental workflows.
- Explore biocatalysis and crystallography for innovative solutions.
- Develop analytical methods, including mass spectrometry.
- Participate in fermentation and bioprocess development and optimization.
- Evaluate formulation materials and processes for improved performance.
- Document experimental results, analyze data, and present findings.
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to drive scientific progress.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least sophomore year and continuing education in the Fall.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques in relevant areas.
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.
- Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Exceptional skills for bench-top experimental work and use of analytical instrumentation.
- Competence in documenting results, analyzing data, and communicating conclusions.
- Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and experimental design.
- Experience with advanced analytical tools or specialized techniques.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Why Choose Us?
- Intensive 13-week science internship program with hands‑on project experience.
- Exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines beyond a single department.
- Opportunity to present your ideas, results, and conclusions at the end of the program.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Professional development through learning activities and networking.
- A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Salary range: $28-$38/hour(based on year in school and degree). #J-18808-Ljbffr