at International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Description
Job Description
IFF is offering a rewarding co-op position to bright, talented students seeking hands-on laboratory experience. This assignment would allow students to gain valuable industry experience. The assignment provides students with opportunities to develop by integrating classroom theory with practical work and to demonstrate their skills for future career opportunities at IFF.
We are currently seeking talented college students to join our Nutrition & Biosciences Probiotic R&D laboratory. Availability of the position starting in the Spring of 2023 located at our Madison, Wisconsin facility.
Our Nutrition & Bioscience Probiotic R&D Laboratory will enable you to gain valuable experience in an innovative industrial laboratory setting. The laboratory investigates probiotic addition to dietary supplement and food products as well as innovative methods for enumeration. As a Co-Op, you will have an opportunity to do the following:
Adopt and embrace IFF's core values of empowerment, expertise, integrity and innovation both on a personal and business level. Compliance with lab safety policies and procedures is required.
Work in a dynamic team environment that leverages the resources of a large organization.
Develop an understanding of internal IFF probiotic research projects
Participate in work-specific training and development.
Work with experienced research technicians and scientists.
Be responsible for standard laboratory activities such as making media for enumeration, running an autoclave (sterilization equipment), cleaning of glassware, upkeep of shared laboratory spaces and restocking supplies
Assist with research experiments by performing microbiological and molecular (PCR) based methods.
Work in a business casual environment with flexible work/life opportunities.
Job Requirements
The following requirements MUST be met for consideration in the Probiotic R&D Co-Op position:
Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
Currently at least a Sophmore in an undergraduate bachelor's degree program, or a first-year graduate student in a master's degree program.
Pursuing a degree in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related fields
A minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
Microsoft Office Suite experience - (especially Excel) and SharePoint
Ability to work 16 hours a week while enrolled in school; set schedule preferred
Strong interpersonal and leadership experience - such as community volunteerism
Organizational and analytical ability
Authorized in the U.S. without restriction
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.
Nearest Major Market: Madison
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