Applications Lab Leader, Grain Processing

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Application development strategy
Laboratory and plant work
Project management best practices
Lead and develop a high-performing regional application team, ensuring consistent, high-quality technical output that meets customer needs

Job Summary

  • Lead and develop a high-performing regional application team, ensuring consistent, high-quality technical output that meets customer needs.
  • Serve as a Senior Scientist, leading and participating in laboratory and plant work, including formulation, application characterization, trials, and product launch activities.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful application innovation within a global Grain Processing organization.

Matching Summary

Lead and develop a high-performing regional application team, ensuring consistent, high-quality technical output that meets customer needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • application development strategy
  • laboratory and plant work
  • project management best practices
  • customer applications knowledge
  • cross-functional team environments

Nice-to-have

  • coaching and motivational abilities
  • leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • interpersonal communication skills
  • innovative thinking
  • inclusive workplace culture

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or Ph.D.
  • 5+ years experience in grain processing
  • Proven success developing products
  • Experience leading teams
  • Experience managing change

Work Rights

Not specified

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