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Process Technician – Fermentation; Graveyard Shift

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46200 - 66000 USD Yearly USD 46200.00 66000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Process Technician – Fermentation (Graveyard Shift)
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** Povzetek delovnega mesta
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
** Health & Biosciences:
** Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

IFF in
** Palo Alto, CA
** is seeking a
** Process Technician – Fermentation (Technician II, Process R&D)
** to join our
** R&D team**!

Located at the
** Genencor Technology Center
** in the
** Stanford Research Park**, IFF is a leader in industrial biotechnology, developing innovative enzymes and bioproducts that improve performance and reduce environmental impact across industries such as cleaning, textiles, animal nutrition, grain processing, and chemicals.

This is a
** full-time, onsite
** role supporting small-scale fermentation operations in a fast-paced, collaborative  part of a
** highly driven and hands-on
** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.###
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
*** Operate and maintain small-scale fermentation bioreactors (e.g., Das Gip, Sartorius, Ambr
250)
* Monitor microbial fermentation processes and ensure accurate documentation
* Prepare media, maintain tanks, troubleshoot issues, and monitor contamination
* Support analytical processing and lab supply management
* Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability
* Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and scientists to support R&D project goals
* Follow lab safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE
* Work a set day shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) with flexibility for overtime###
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** High school diploma or GED required
* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
* Experience with biological systems and aseptic techniques (preferred)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Basic computer skills; experience with process control systems is a plus
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear general lab PPE
* Team player with a proactive and safety-conscious mindset
* Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
* A.A./B.S. in a scientific or technical field
* 2+ years of hands-on lab experience
* Experience in fermentation or bioprocessing environments
* Comprehensive Medical Insurance – Including a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
* Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We also offer Life and even Pet Insurance
* Legal Assistance
* Short-term and Long-Term Disability Protection
* Paid Parental Leave – 16 Weeks
* 401k – 6% company match
* 3 weeks of vacation to start (prorated in the first year)
* 12 company-paid holidays and 1 company-paid floating holiday, annually
* Wellness Program – Earn credits to receive a total of $500 Premium Differential per year
* On-site employee gym
* A daily credit towards onsite lunch delivery service
* Career Development Programs
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Shift Premiums
* Company-sponsored holiday party, seasonal events, and offsite teambuilding

Total Base Pay Range
* 46.200,USD Annual Smo vodilni v svetu na področju okusa, vonja in prehrane, svojim strankam ponujamo širši nabor naravnih rešitev in pospešujemo našo strategijo rasti. Pri IFF verjamemo, da vaša edinstvenost sprosti naš potencial. Cenimo pester mozaik etnične pripadnosti, nacionalnega porekla, rase, starosti, spola ali statusa veterana. Prizadevamo si za vključujoče delovno okolje, ki vsakemu od naših kolegov omogoča, da v službo prinese svoj pristen jaz, ne glede na vero, spolno identiteto;

izražanja, spolne usmerjenosti ali invalidnosti.

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Plačni razredi:$52800- $66000
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