Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in Hangzhou, China (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
- Collaborate with Process Research Chemists to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that meet project objectives and business timelines.
- Support process scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing environments.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
- Assist in recommending and implementing equipment modifications or upgrades to support process improvements.
- Conduct laboratory experiments and process evaluations while ensuring accurate documentation and data analysis.
- Maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition through routine inspection, calibration, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment by following established safety and quality procedures.
- Support troubleshooting and technical investigations related to process development and manufacturing operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Knowledge of chemistry principles and laboratory best practices.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and experimental skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data integrity.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of reaction engineering, separation engineering, or chemical engineering principles.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, HPLC-MS, and NMR.
- Experience supporting process development, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with process scale-up and technology transfer activities.
- Experience within specialty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
- Work alongside world-class scientists and engineers on innovative technologies.
- Gain exposure to process development and manufacturing scale-up activities.
- Grow your technical expertise through hands-on research and development projects.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative global organization.
- Contribute to creating sustainable solutions that positively impact consumers around the world.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
- Knowledge of chemistry principles and laboratory best practices
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and experimental skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data integrity
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Knowledge of reaction engineering, separation engineering, or chemical engineering principles
- Hands-on experience with GC, GC-MS, HPLC, HPLC-MS, and NMR
- Experience supporting process development, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with process scale-up and technology transfer activities
- Experience in specialty chemicals, flavors and fragrances, pharmaceutical, or related industries
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
