Scientist, Scent Innovation

Job Summary Are you passionate about applying science to create fragrance solutions that consumers use in their everyday products?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver innovative solutions that transform everyday products and experiences.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The scientist role is based in Holmdel, NJ, USA (on‑site role). Be part of the consumer-centric End-to-End innovation platform focused on developing fragrance solutions for malodor control. Where You’ll Make a Difference

Lead technical projects to develop fragrance solutions for malodor control

Plan and execute laboratory research to build fundamental understanding

Design and interpret technical validation protocols for performance testing

Decipher consumer pain points into executable technical problems

Build foundational programs and capabilities together with the global R&D team and external partnerships

Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with Perfumery, Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Insights to introduce new solutions for value to market projects with complex timelines

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 4–6 years of relevant experience required

Master’s degree with 1–3 years of experience preferred

Technical expertise in the labs designing and executing experiments involving chemical reactions, formulations, analytical instrumentations and process equipment

Knowledgeable in lab safety, relevant application, raw materials, & chemical processes

Strong track record in fragrance design, method development, olfactive evaluation and headspace analysis

Experience in both research and commercial project management

Familiarity in scent legal and regulatory

Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with global technical and customer‑facing teams

How Would You Stand Out?

Expert and experiences in designing experiments for research area for either olfactory receptor science, volatile ingredient recognition and sensors and/or congnitive modulation

Experience with fragrance design/formulation, olfactive analysis and evaluation method development

Experience in data mining and statistical analysis

Familiarity with fragrance consumer testing, sensory and analytical characterization and/or computational modeling

Why Choose Us?

Work with leading experts in fragrance, science, and innovation

Be part of a global company driven by creativity and sustainability

Opportunities to grow technical depth and cross‑functional collaboration

An inclusive culture where diversity fuels innovation

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

Salary Ranges:

69,118.00ㅤ-ㅤ98,740.00ㅤUSD