Job Summary
Are you passionate about analytical chemistry and eager to help shape the future of fragrance innovation through science, data, and discovery?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.
This position will provide an opportunity to be a part of new fragrance creations, concepts, and solutions to our Body Care Business. Key focus will be on Fragrance Analysis and Fragrance Performance analytical support, including leveraging new Fragrance technologies, and technical understanding.
The role is based across Holmdel, NJ (on-site 3x a week, 1 remote) with the expectation of a day in NYC location.
Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Perform fragrance extraction from consumer products using a variety of analytical techniques.
- Conduct Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis for fragrance profiling and ingredient characterization.
- Reconstruct fragrance compositions through analytical interpretation using essential oils, aroma chemicals, synthetic materials, and specialty bases.
- Plan, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies supporting fragrance development projects.
- Generate structured analytical datasets that support insights and market understanding.
- Provide analytical support for artificial intelligence-driven fragrance design initiatives.
- Contribute to intellectual property development and innovation programs.
- Present analytical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Build partnerships with Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and technical teams.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 5-7 years of analytical chemistry experience in fragrance, consumer goods, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
- Proven ability to design scientific experiments and solve complex analytical challenges.
- Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting GC/MS instrumentation.
- Strong knowledge of fragrance composition, essential oils, aroma chemicals, and specialty bases.
- Experience with Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry (GC-O) and Gerstel systems.
- Advanced data analysis and data management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Advanced expertise in analytical chemistry within the fragrance industry.
- Experience supporting fragrance performance or sensory science programs.
- Knowledge of competitor technologies, patent landscapes, and emerging fragrance innovations.
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 fragrances and perfumery research industry.
- 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.
- Professional Perks (US): Career Development, Commuter Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement program incentives offered in addition to standard benefits.
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:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- 5-7 years of analytical chemistry experience in fragrance, consumer goods, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries
- Ability to design scientific experiments and solve complex analytical challenges
- Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting GC/MS instrumentation
- Strong knowledge of fragrance composition, essential oils, aroma chemicals, and specialty bases
- Experience with Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry and Gerstel systems
- Advanced data analysis and data management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Advanced expertise in analytical chemistry within the fragrance industry
- Experience supporting fragrance performance or sensory science programs
- Knowledge of competitor technologies, patent landscapes, and emerging fragrance innovations
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.
