Synthetic Biologist

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Leiden, Netherlands
Individual choice budget: 8% of annual base salary...
Hybrid (with occasional travel)
Ph.d. in synthetic biology or related field
1-3 years of research experience
Hands-on laboratory skills
IFF is seeking a Synthetic Biologist for their Leiden, Netherlands location, focusing on strain development and protein engineering. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology or a related field, with hands-on laboratory experience and a collaborative mindset

Job Summary

  • Join a dynamic team of 45 scientists from 15 nationalities to build next-generation production hosts using synthetic biology.
  • The role involves dedicating over 50% of working time to hands-on laboratory work including strain engineering and high-throughput cloning.
  • Candidates will contribute to intellectual property strategy, patent drafting, and participate in global R&D collaboration with occasional travel.

Matching Summary

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IFF is seeking a Synthetic Biologist for their Leiden, Netherlands location, focusing on strain development and protein engineering. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology or a related field, with hands-on laboratory experience and a collaborative mindset.

Salary

Individual Choice Budget: 8% of annual base salary; 25 vacation days plus 3 bridge days; Annual Incentive Plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology or related field
  • 1-3 years of research experience
  • Hands-on laboratory skills
  • Microbial genetics expertise
  • Enzyme engineering background

Nice-to-have

  • Affinity for laboratory automation
  • Programming skills
  • Industry or academic experience
  • Strong teamwork and communication
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree required
  • 1-3 years post-doctoral experience
  • Proven track record in synthetic biology research

Work Rights

Not specified

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