Ready to make an impact in sustainable innovation? Join our Seaweed R&D team and play a key role in advancing cutting-edge research that supports a greener future!
We’relooking for aResearch Associatewith proven skills in the laboratoryto bring precision, curiosity, and collaboration to our laboratory. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love structured lab work, and want to contribute to meaningful projects, this is your chance!The position is a 12-month fixed termmaternity leavecover, and ideal for someone with hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for analytical work in a dynamic research environment.Preferredstart date is as soon as possible, but at the latest in February-March 2026.
What You’ll Do
- Perform daily laboratory work, including synthesis and routine analyses
- Conduct analytical testing and ensure accurate documentation of results
- Support structured and collaborative lab routines
- Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, managing multiple tasks calmly and efficiently
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Degree as a Laboratory Technician
- Prior experience in hands-on laboratory work, lab synthesis and advanced analytical techniques
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Professional fluency in English
Prior experience and knowledge on analytical functionality and seaweed R&D or similar fields is considered as an advantage.
What Makes You Stand Out
- You feel comfortable working in a diverse, international team environment, embracing collaboration across cultures and disciplines
- You bring a collaborative mindset, thriving in teamwork while maintaining focus on shared goals
- You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities without losing structure or calm under pressure
What We Offer
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative research in sustainable resources
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- Fixed-term contract with competitive compensation
Interested? Apply now and help us advance seaweed research for a sustainable future! We review applications on an ongoing basis, and will proceed right away with the most potential candidates.
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We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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