As Protein Analysis Specialist (Associate Scientist) you will play a key role in supporting our R&D in Brabrand IFF by performing advanced protein characterization and analytical studies in the Protein team.
The Protein Team is part of a well-established department, Advanced Analysis, which partners with R&D colleagues from the global IFF organization to provide insights from using high- end instrumental equipment in the domains of separations, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy. The hallmark of the department is a strong inter-team collaboration where the answers for moving on R&D projects come from the combined efforts of several instrumental platforms. The Protein Team delivers deep analytical capabilities in protein characterization, peptide analysis, proteomics, and dairy proteolysis studies. The role is based in Brabrand (on‑site) where you will be part of a collaborative, science‑driven and highly skilled team where together we achieve excellence and drive impactful innovation. Your potential is our inspiration.
WhereYou’llMake a Difference
- Perform hands‑on sample preparation using both manual workflows and automated liquid‑handling robotics
- Execute LC‑MS analyses across various proteincentricworkflows using Orbitrap ortimsTOFplatforms
- Contribute to primary structure characterization, proteomics studies, and dairy proteolysis analyses supporting R&D projects
- Process complex analytical data and prepare structured scientific reports for internal stakeholders
- Interact effectively with internal stakeholders to support analytical requests and communicate results
- Receive targeted training to grow into delivering detailed protein characterization analysis
- Helpidentifyor develop new tools, methods, or improvements tooptimizeanalytical workflows
- Balance approximately 60% wet lab (experiments, sample management, MS analyses) and 40% dry lab (data processing, interpretation, reporting)
What Makes You the Right Fit
You bring strong practical experience from a protein or biochemical laboratory environment, including:
- Hands‑on biochemical analysis and protein analysis
- Experience with separation techniques
- Practical experience with mass spectrometry
- Ability to perform and troubleshoot lab workflows independently
- Foundational experience with data interpretation from protein characterization studies
You may bring a strong scientific foundation from an academic environment, including:
- Knowledge of protein analysis and characterization concepts
- Understanding of mass spectrometry principles and how MS data is generated
- Interest in growing practical skills in sample preparation, instrument operation, and data analysis
- Motivation to develop into an independent analyst through targeted training
- Practical experience with both Orbitrap andtimsTOFmass spectrometers
- Demonstrated ability to automate workflows or improve sample preparation processes
- Strong communication skills supporting early engagement with collaborators and high-quality reporting
- Experienceinidentifyinganalytical bottlenecks and proposing method or workflow improvements
- Opportunity to join a high‑impact team addressing a critical capability area in IFF’s R&D pipeline
- Work with state‑of‑the‑art analytical platforms in a modern laboratory environment
- Collaborate with global R&D stakeholders on meaningful and diverse scientific projects
- Develop deepexpertisein protein characterization, proteomics, and advanced mass spectrometry
- Supportive, knowledge‑rich team environment committed to continuous learning
- A role with clear growth potential, contributing directly to innovation in Food Enzymes and Animal Nutrition & Health
Interested?Pleasesubmityour application and CVright away. he position is permanent and starting as soon as possible. We will review applications on an ongoing basis anduntil the position is filled.
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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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