Bioscience Development Summer Intern at IFF in Wilmington, DE

Summary: IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, committed to delivering innovative solutions through science and creativity. They are seeking summer interns to conduct research in bio-derived polymer applications and enzyme formulation, providing valuable experience in an interdisciplinary scientific setting. Responsibilities: - Bio-derived polymer research applications development - High-throughput and AI driven method development for enzyme formulation - Development of novel enzymes for bio-derived polymer formation - Thermodynamic predictive modeling of polymeric systems Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology or a related field - Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fall - Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting - High level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment - Exhibit exceptional analytical instrumentation skills - Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings - Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Analytical Instrumentation Important Skills: Data Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Teamwork