Senior Scientist - Industrial Biotechnology & Fermentation Innovation
Core
Develop and characterize novel natural ingredients for flavor and fragrance applications using microbial and fermentation-based technologies.
Role type
Senior Scientist (Industrial Biotechnology & Fermentation Innovation)
Builds
Natural ingredients for flavor and fragrance applications
Domain
Industrial biotechnology, fermentation science, flavor and fragrance
Required skills
microbial cultivation, fermentation processes, microbial metabolism, biotransformation pathways, valorization of plant-based feedstocks, enzyme technologies, biocatalysis, analytical techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS), process scale-up, technology transfer, scientific collaboration management
Preferred skills
industrial experience in biorefineries or biomass valorization, experience with fermentation-derived ingredients, experience managing external partnerships, French language skills
Technologies
GC-MS, LC-MS
Responsibilities
Develop innovative microbial and fermentation-based approaches to create natural ingredients, translate sensory objectives into biotransformation strategies, identify and optimize microorganisms for high-value compound production, explore emerging technologies in industrial biotechnology, support analytical and sensory evaluation of ingredients, build collaborations with internal and external partners, lead scientific projects from ideation to validation, conduct technology scouting, communicate scientific findings, contribute to strategic partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for project leadership and mentoring