Biochemical Engineering Internship Jobs in California

Job Summary

Are you ready to transform innovative bioprocess technologies from laboratory concepts into commercial-scale solutions that make a real impact?
IFF is a global leader in health & biosciences, fragrances, flavors, & food ingredients. 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.
The Process R&D organization is seeking a highly motivated scientist or engineer to support the development, scale-up, and commercialization of bioprocesses and products across the Recovery and Formulations groups. This role will work at the interface of research, manufacturing, engineering, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams to develop robust processes and products from laboratory proof-of-concept through pilot-scale and full-scale manufacturing. The role is based in Palo Alto, California (on-site role lab role).
Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot bioprocesses for enzymes, microbial products, and other bio-based solutions across multiple product platforms.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to improve process understanding, product performance, and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead or support scale-up activities from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous process improvements.
• Analyze experimental and manufacturing data to identify opportunities that enhance product quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Collaborate with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, and Commercial teams to accelerate innovation and commercialization efforts.
• Develop new technologies, formulations, and manufacturing processes that support strategic business objectives.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures, patent support, and innovative technical solutions.
• Mentor junior scientists, engineers, interns, and technicians while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• For Scientist II consideration: Ph.D. with industry experience, Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• For Senior Scientist I consideration: Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in process development, scale-up, manufacturing support, or industrial bioproduct development.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, interpret complex datasets, and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Experience working across laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of bioprocessing, downstream recovery operations, formulation development, or enzyme, microbial, and bio-based product development.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and drive projects to successful completion.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting the commercialization of new products or manufacturing technologies.
• Create tangible business impact through improved products, processes, quality, cost, or speed.
• Demonstrated success generating intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patent contributions.
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning, innovation, and scientific excellence.
• Move seamlessly between laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Benefits (US): Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.
• Diversity & Inclusion (US): IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index - Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
• Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in biotechnology. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for biochemistry and related technologies.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams
• Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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