Associate Scientist

Job Description

At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and planet.

The Associate Scientist will be part of the Delivery group within Research and Development. The successful candidate will help fulfill the strategic mission of the Delivery group which is to drive consumer preference in our customer’s products.

Primary activities include conducting laboratory / bench research on the development of flavor and fragrance delivery technologies under the general supervision of senior technical staff. This will include preparing samples or prototypes, completing a variety of the internal evaluation including analytical, material characterization, product performance, and product stability testing. This position will require development of an in-depth understanding of chemistry, material and polymer science as they relate to encapsulation, microencapsulation and other delivery systems. The incumbent will spend most of their time at the bench conducting experiments. This is an entry level position looking for a candidate who is eager to learn and grow in the field of encapsulation and delivery.

You will spend your time…

• Planning, setting up and executing experiments
• Analyzing data, accurately document experiments, and proposing next steps
• Coordinating experimental activities with other staff
• Coordinating analysis and performance testing of prototypes and samples
  

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or Chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to follow plans and conduct research
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.