Job Summary

As a Scientist at IFF you will help fulfill the strategic mission of the Delivery and Material Science group which is to drive consumer preference in our customer’s products through the development of new environmentally friendly delivery technologies. You will be part of a close-knit team conducting cutting edge research in the areas of fragrance encapsulation supporting continued business growth at IFF.

Primary activities include conducting independent research geared toward improving IFF’s fragrance encapsulation technologies under general supervision of senior technical staff. Key aspects of the position include development of technical approaches, preparing samples or prototypes, conducting internal and external performance evaluations, completing a variety of other analysis including analytical and stability testing. Additional activities include data interpretation as well as development of next steps and timely and accurate results reporting. May lead projects and may supervise others in the future.

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.  Emphasis will be placed on the interactions with and performance of the delivery systems in consumer products.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct original research in developing novel and proprietary fragrance delivery systemsDevelop technical approaches and project plansConduct bench-level experiments making prototypes and samplesAnalyze data, accurately document experiments, and propose next stepsDevelop an in-depth understanding of delivery systems, chemistry, formulations, processes, and methodologies to assess performanceIdentify new materials and ingredients that can provide technical or competitive advantage.Act as functional representative on project teams and manage assigned project areasCommunicate results and plans to cross-functional teamsDemonstrates a clear ability to act as a contributor in an interdisciplinary team environment

Requirements:

The success candidate will have

Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry/Chemistry, Chemical Engineering. Industrial experience is a plus.Demonstrated ability to conduct original and independent researchDemonstrated ability to solve complex technical problemsProblem solving skillsDecision making skillsProject managementCollaborationFunctional technical skills in related disciplinesExcellent written and oral communication skills

IFF will review and consider candidates who are do not have a PhD but do have 10 or more years of experience in Delivery Sciences.

Preferred:

Post-doc or industrial experience, especially if related to microencapsulation and fragrance delivery systemsExperience in material, interfacial, and colloidal sciencesResearch experience in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, colloid chemistry, controlled release, and microencapsulation preferred

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.

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